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Can you gain weight during the first month of your pregnancy. If yes then how much weight is gained.

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Most will gain 2 to 4 pounds (1 to 2 kilograms) during the first trimester, and then 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) a week for the rest of the pregnancy.  ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I m very much worried that as about my weight gain... I m 5 month pregnant.. Before pregnancy my weight is 68kg and now my weight is 74 kg ..now till 9 months how much weight I will gain??? Can u plz help me ?

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A proper consultation & discussion of your medical condition will be required . You can take online appointment via practo. ...  Read More

I am 5 weeks 3 days pregnant and have already started to gain weight .What to do to reduce it and thus maintain it throughout pregnancy.

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Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai ...  Read More

Any medicine Having lot of pain in body due to lot of Weight gain After pregnancy So that you can prescribe medicines.

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i need more detail about your pregnancy, pain to prescribe medicines . u can send details at practo ...  Read More

Hi I am in my 27th week of my pregnancy and have not gained much weight I have gained only 1kg and also have gone for blood test and everything seems to be normal. Any issue ?

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Hello doctor, I am 30 weeks pregnant now and I have been really worried about the pregnancy weight gain which is around 15 kgs already. Is it normal? Will I still be able to make it for a vaginal delivery? Is there any way I can control weight gain in the next few weeks?

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Gaining more than 2 kgs in a month is not normal.over all weight gain in pregnancy is 10-12 kgs for a person with normal pre pregnancy weight .weight gain in pregnancy is often linked with pre- eclam ...  Read More

I started pregnancy with 61kg n I am 5.4 feet n now at 7th month of pregnancy I am 65kg is this ideal weight gain?

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You need to take high fiber low fat diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

My wife is in 24th week of pregnancy and she has gained about four kilos in the last 4 weeks. I have searched online and it shows she should gain about half kilo per week but in my case it is more by half kilo per week. She has already gained about 10 kilos during her pregnancy. Is it a matter of concern? If so how can she control her weight and ho

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Off course she is gaining weight too much she should gain weight half kg per week 1 kg + - may be ok in a month 12 KG in full pregnancy over weight in pregnancy is a main concern because it may lead t ...  Read More

Hello, I am 24 weeks pregnant now, my current weight is 63.5 kg and height is 154. I started my pregnancy with 57-56 kg. Is this weight gain normal? Need to control my weight?

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Yes u hv gained much weight ...  Read More

I am 35 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby . I was 82kg when conceived. now i am 81kg. no weight gain during pregnancy. Is it a concern?

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What is the weight of the baby ? ...  Read More

I took abortion pills 5 days back and my weight is increasing and I am fasting eating in a limit still it is happening why is that

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Hormonal responses of pill. For more questions, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Baby girl born at 36 weeks exact. Birth weight 2.37 kg, 14 weeks weight 4.82. Is gain ok? Kindly advise

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That's good gain. Don't worry ...  Read More

I am 20 years old male , I am 6.1 feet tall but my body weight is only 50 , I want few diet plans to increase my body weight.

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My daughter 7.5yr weight is only 22kg .only height is increasing it's been 6 month weight is stuck in 22kg she eats well still not increasing how to increase her weight

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Its because her height is increasing and 22 is healthy weight. Keep the nutrition level up ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, After 3 weeks of my hommoroids surgery, I feel abdominal pain and change in bowl habbit and constipation. Then I visited my operating surgeon and did some test. Colonoscopy : ( Ceacum : few ersosions are noted with out any active oozing with normal vascular pattern of mucosa) Fecal Cal protection: Less than 5 ( normal range 50 ) CRP:

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Eat small, frequent meals (5–6 per day). • Increase calorie-dense but gut-friendly foods: • Rice, curd, banana, oats • Peanut butter, boiled potatoes • Eggs, soft chicken (if non-vegetarian) ...  Read More

My boy 9.5 month weight 7 kg only. ..birth weight 2.4 kg...he is also not interested in solids...eats 3 to 4 bites per meal...what to do...should i worry? Can i start mct oil for him??

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Try giving small and frequent feeds and start with semisolid consistency and further add more solid as baby start accepting solid. No need to add mct oil Weight is following normal trend ...  Read More

I delivered my twin daughter at 36 weeks. Her birth weight was 2.2 kgs. She had feeding issues initially and her weight dropped to 2 kgs. Now she is 2 months 15 days and she is 3.52kgs.she is exclusively breastfeed as she was very fussy when given formula . Is this weight gain adequate

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Weight is fine u can continue breast feed ...  Read More

Unable to loose extra weight gain after menopause. More than 10kg gained in last 1 year. Skin blemishes also .

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My daughter 7yr old weight is not increasing even though she eats all nicely . how to increase her weight.is there any vitamin or powder to increase her weight only height has increased

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As she is increasing heightwise… weight is not increasing. It might be bcz of metabolism or worm in gut Give albendazole 400mg once in 6 months ...  Read More

Vital Statistics & Rapid Changes ​Weight Gain: 11.3 kg (approximately 25 lbs) in a very short period. ​Fat Distribution: Development of a "moon face" and significant abdominal weight gain despite no change in diet. ​Respiratory Distress: Feeling of "drowning" and gasping for air when lying flat at night. ​2. Objective La

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I have gained so much extra weight post pregnancy along with other symptoms too such as bloating and fatigue too. I feel unusual increased appetite and migraine too at times. Please help me to know the diet plan that can help me reduce some fat. I again want to have slim fit body. Exercise only didnt work.

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Pls let me know if we can have a one on one consultation to understand better. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have had a chronic cough with is clear and sticky for about 2 years. I have low appetite and unintentional weight loss of about 5–6 kg. I also have dry, scaly skin and dandruff, white patches on my tongue, red pimples/bumps on my tongue, and ongoing stomach/digestive issues,and i have heavy period as well

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Kindly visit a general physician to rule out pulmonary tuberculosis ...  Read More

My baby is9 month old currently is 7kg and height is 70 cm . His birth weight was 3.8 kg and height was 48cm. His weight is not gaining since 3 months but he is very active and achievimg all milestones . Birth weight has not double till yet..is his growth proper?

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No Needs detailed evaluation ...  Read More

Baby age 20 month old. Current weight 9.05 kg. Birth weight 1.94 kg. Is the weight gain ok or underweight? Please need you suggestion.

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Weight gain is adequate ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have had IBS (mainly diarrhea dominant) for the past 5 years ..I have frequent poops 3 -4 times a day. I have worked as a software engineer for the last 4 years. I have recently joined the gym and go 3 times a week. Can you guide me on what diet to follow? I don't know if protein powder is required. I don't drink milk as it triggers

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Hi It’s good that you have taken up yoga and are doing exercises at the gym. Please contact me for consultation. I have worked with numerous clients with different types of IBS. We can schedule a ...  Read More

I have difficulty in gaining weight, I am 32 years old with 39 kg weight. I always face difficulty in gaining weight no matter what i eat I am always underweight. But I quickly lose weight even if I skip 1 meal. Please help to achieve proper weight. Please suggest if there are any medicines to gain weight

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My Total t4 is below 5 from 2023 but tsh and free t4 always normal but I am seeing very fast weight gain from 2023 after total t4 below 5 is any way to increase total t4 so weigh gain cannot occur easily

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello ,I have just got surgeries done for thyroid cancer for PTC , TT.Subce then I had put a lot of weight.No matter what I do , not able to reduce.I do yoga,gym, diet but weight seems to keep increasing.Please let me know what I can do or take for support. I have IBS and sensitive stomach as well.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My son is 110 days old baby.his birth weight is 3 kg & current weight is 3.8kg.activity wise he is doing 3 month baby whatever does.but not gaining weight. We are giving only the mother's breast feed.i want to know why he is not gaining weight?

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“I have slow digestion, frequent constipation, and a slow metabolism, which is causing easy weight gain. Can you suggest a diet plan to improve metabolism, manage constipation, and support weight loss?”

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Please get your blood work done Then we can connect over consultation to help you better ...  Read More

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