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Plz suggest foods for healthy weight gain. I want to gain weight so plz sugggest list of foods which help me for gaining weight

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Hello , For Healthy weight gain you should follow timely intake of proper quantity of food items in correct and customised manner you have to take certain amount of good fat on your daily basis, based ...  Read More

I wanna know what food will help to gain weight easily I wanna gain weight in a month can you tell what to eat for instant weight please

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More of rice , bananas potatoes n basically high caloric nutrition rich foods . No need to add pizzas n pastas n overeating irrationally ...  Read More

I have a habit of eating food fast and big portions, I have high LDL values what should i change in my diet.

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See an endocrinologist and dietician. Do not watch TV while eating. Spend some time in outdoor recreational activity. If you have associated depression, manage it positively. ...  Read More

I am eating a lot but I am not able to gain a good weight please help me in this regard. Suggest me some food.

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Hi, hope your are well. Pls provide your height and weight as well. ...  Read More

Being a cabin attendant we work day n night with imbalanced routine of sleep structure, not having food on time, working in a pressurized cabin for around 8 to 12 hrs. I am gaining weight due to all these reasons. I eat minimal food compared to others but still I am gaining weight. I started doing excercise and yoga daily from last 1 month. Being

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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Why is it that even when I eat lesser and also take lot of fiber and protein, I still gain weight. Pls advise

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Hello There can be many reasons of gaining weight like Liver functioning Poor metabolism Diet Dietary habits Family history Work pressure Insufficient quality of sleep Others I need your ...  Read More

My baby not eating properly and does not gain weight but active...can i give pediasure for him...my son is 11 months old...birth weight is 1.80 due to that he was under NICU for 10 days..later he does not consume my milk and I have been pumping the milk for him...later my milk supply had been stopped at 5 months so i started giving solid foods...ki

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Consult online for all your problems ...  Read More

I am looking more lean. I need to gain weight naturally. Please suggest me foods or diet plan for weight gain. Face is also very thin, need to get fat in face also, please help me regarding this. thanks.

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Take high protein diet. ...  Read More

I have ibs and malnutrition, underweight. Eating biscuits help me to gain weight?? Thank you... Biscuits

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Please do not eat biscuits especially if you are suffering from IBS. It might worsen your IBS symptoms. If you overeat biscuits you will gain only fat (not muscle). Biscuits are very low in nutritive ...  Read More

Does it good to give banana milkshake for my 2year baby on daily basis... what are the best food for my babies weight gain...

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Greetings you can use, for weight gain add protein food. ...  Read More

My cousin doesn't eat anything. Whenever we try to feed rice and dal she keeps avoiding it and does not eat the rice. Her weight is 9 kg and she looks very thin. What can we feed her so that she can eat and gain some weight?

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What is her age ? Need more history. ...  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

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

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

She is 14 momths old , she is not having solid foods. She always prefer spoon only instead of hand. No texture food ... now even smash also not having food... what to do ... and not having cow milk also .she want breastfeeding only

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Kindly have the kid evaluated by your pediatrician ...  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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Kindly contact through practo app ...  Read More

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 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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My 4.2 years boy is not eating food. He will not eat any solid food like laddu, chocolate,dosa. He will eat only rice with tamato rasam,curd,dal which is mashed and given by me. He will not eat by his hand any thing not even biscuits. He will vomit like yak yak what ever I give He was unable to swallow. But he is healthy active and 15kg weight.iam

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This is due to picky eating. Kindly follow the below steps Establish Routine: Offer meals at regular times to build hunger and predictability. Divide Responsibility: Parents provide the food and stru ...  Read More

Last week I had chakli snacks items , but after eating these snacks items ,I felt it came till my throat ,, after that I felt mild spin when I close my eyes , when I keep eyes open I didn't feel spin ,,, After taking pan 40 tablets , head spin reduced Then next two three days I feel so sleepy , at the same time ,I feel gas blocked in throat.

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You have GERD with mild autonomic variation due acid hypersensitivity, u need ph Impedance test to prove n give proper treatment.. so consult nearby Gastroenterologist ...  Read More

“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

My 21 days old baby has gain only 200gm from his birth weight. He is born in 38 weeks and birth weight is 2.7kg. After 21days follow up checkup, he is 2.9kg. He is on breastfeeding but now doctor suggested me to give 60ml formula in every 3hours. I am not sure if breastmilk is sufficient for him or not. Morning after feed he sleeps peacefully but

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Usually baby loses weight in the first 10 days and then only gains weight. There are a lot of natural and marketed lactogogues available for increasing lactation Also destressing will help ...  Read More

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