1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Weight gain. In a year… is it normal?

pediatrician-icon
Weight gain
My son is 13 years old. He currently weighs 53 kgs. Sept 2024 he was 50kgs this sep 2025 he is 53 which means he has gained only 3 kgs in a year… is it normal? Also since April 2025 to sep he has only gained 400gms
35 Views v

Answers (2)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS, MD PAEDIATRICS, PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow (Newborn specialist)
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

The Most Common Reasons for Weight Gain

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Its frustrating to see your weight going up when you’re doing everything possible to lose weight. You seem to be eating ... Read more

Is Hypothyroidism Causing Your Weight Gain?

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough of thyroid hormone. In this condition t ... Read more

#NewYear Healthy Weight Gain Tips

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

Most people look to lose weight but there are a few who are skinny and want to gain some weight to look good. Here we ar ... Read more

Lack of Sleep Makes You Gain Weight

Ms.Swati Kapoor

You are too busy to eat and yet you are putting on weight. Are you getting enough sleep? Maybe this is what really sabot ... Read more

How to Gain Weight Fast and Safely?

Ms.Ashu Gupta

How to gain weight fast and safely?Good health is essential for a person to live a peaceful and happy life. To have good ... Read more

Is the Office Making You Gain Weight?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Stressful work, long hours and shifting times do little good for our bodies. If anything at all, it just makes you slugg ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Your child deserves the best

Your child deserves the best

Talk to expert pediatricians

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

The Most Common Reasons for Weight Gain

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Its frustrating to see your weight going up when you’re doing everything possible to lose weight. You seem to be eating ... Read more

Is Hypothyroidism Causing Your Weight Gain?

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough of thyroid hormone. In this condition t ... Read more

#NewYear Healthy Weight Gain Tips

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

Most people look to lose weight but there are a few who are skinny and want to gain some weight to look good. Here we ar ... Read more

Lack of Sleep Makes You Gain Weight

Ms.Swati Kapoor

You are too busy to eat and yet you are putting on weight. Are you getting enough sleep? Maybe this is what really sabot ... Read more

How to Gain Weight Fast and Safely?

Ms.Ashu Gupta

How to gain weight fast and safely?Good health is essential for a person to live a peaceful and happy life. To have good ... Read more

Is the Office Making You Gain Weight?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Stressful work, long hours and shifting times do little good for our bodies. If anything at all, it just makes you slugg ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Weighs only 7 kgs after 13 months.

 1558 Views
My baby boy weighs only 7 kgs after 13 months. His birth weight was 2.95kgs. His diet consists of cerelac ... Read More

My son is 2 yrs old Not gaining weight

 811 Views
My son is 2 yrs old Not gaining weight currently he is 9 kgs only kindly suggest wat to do to increase hi ... Read More

Weight gain concern

 182 Views
My son will be 1 year old on sept 19. His birth weight was 3.4kgs and today he weighs 8.5 kgs. He lost we ... Read More

Weight gain in baby

 106 Views
Hi, my son is 7 months old and weight around 6.8 kgs. He was born at 36+ weeks weighing 2.35 kgs. Is hi ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.