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My 47 days old son recently went through check-up. It was calculated that he's gaining weight at the rate of 44.8 gms per day (ideal being 20gms) and doctor suggested me to cut back feeding a bit as he's going on the track of overweight. Any suggestions on what needs to be done?

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Weight gain for first 3 months of life is 28-30gm per day. If you are giving your milk you should not worry about the weight gain. Continue feeding on demand or once in every 3 hours whichever vis ear ...  Read More

I am 7 month pregnant and my weight is 48.5 kg now. Before pregnancy my weight was 39 kg. Is it fine or do I need to gain more weight??

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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

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

What should be the ideal weight for twin babies if they are delivered at 35 week of pregnancy

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My wife has conceived. 5weeks since LMP. What should be the ideal weight to minimize pregnancy risks? She is 5'3" and currently weighs 60kgs. A tentative (Bengali non-veg) diet chart for her would be welcomed.

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Ideal wt.gain during pregnancy is 11 kgs. 1 kg in first trimester that is till 12 wks . Then 1.5 kg every month after that.so at least don't worry about her wt. At present.go for regular antenatal che ...  Read More

What is my ideal weight i am 26 now, height is 175cm weight is 76 now... Please help me.... Now planning for diet

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Your ideal weight will be around 70 to 72 kg. You can start doing some intense exercise and take up a customised diet plan , you can easily reach your goal. ...  Read More

I am a 23 year old female...My height is 5'4 inch and weight is 60kg What should be my ideal weight?

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According to your height your ideal weight should be 59 kgs. ...  Read More

I need guidance on my ideal weight and how to get there. I feel my diet is required to give me clear skin as well, so need help for that.

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U need to have a planned diet. Eat plenty of vegetables,fruits,wholegrains,sprouts in ur meals. Millets are healthy too. Physical activities ,sports playing,exercises,yoga are for fitness. Avoid fast ...  Read More

I am 44 year old and my weight is 80 kilogram and height is 5'8".what should be my ideal weight.

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Hello practo user Your weight should be in between 72- 74 depending on body frame. There are many reason of being overweight or obese . Improper liver functions . Endocrine imbalance ( diabetes/ thyro ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 year old. Date of birth is 20th January 2020. Now her weight is 17.40 Is this normal.???Or not. Iam worried. I think it is low weight.

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Anything between 18 to 20 kg is ok ...  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

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

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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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

Baby girl born with weight 4.2 kg. 1 month weight was 4.7 kg 2 month weight 5.2 kg 3 month weight 5.6 kg 4 month weight 6 kg 5 month weight 6.2 kg She is exclusive bf. Her weight gain is very slow. Also she is active. Is this weight gain normal? Do i need to supplement with formula,

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It is important to know here if the mother was diabetic for which the baby was 4.2kg. If so then its ok for 5m baby to be 6kg ...  Read More

My baby weight during birth was 2.2kg she was IUGR and delivered in 36th week, now after one month her weight is 2.9kg. Is she gaining the weight appropriately?

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It’s fine , in first month , a bit lower range of normal this is common.next month onwards baby will improve 15-30 gm per kg per day .For Your baby at least 30 gm per day, No need to check every day w ...  Read More

How to gain weight in one month please tell doctor I want to gain weight in one month i am very skinny and tell me what to take share some syrup also how to take

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Simple , safe and effective 1- month weight gain for female , without heavy gym or complex diet 1. Eat calories dense + healthy foods High calorie combos Peanut butter + banana + milk Pa ...  Read More

Hi Mam iam 32 weeks pregnant when I checked my last 15 days back same as today also note yet weight gained last 15 days is it any problem

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As long as the baby is active and healthy in ultrasound, weight gain is not that relevant. We aim for only 9-11 kg weight gain in a healthy pregnancy. 1 kg in 1st trimester, 5 kg each in 2nd and 3rd ...  Read More

Since i m 31 years old women and my bmi is 17 it's underweight and my weight is not gaining eating everything but not getting any results if I gain just 1 or 2 kg also if I get cold or something I lose it very fast and now m trying to concieve for pragnancy so want to keep healthy bmi level so what should I do I take healthy diet foods bt still not

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Hi Please check your thyroid, and other basic blood parameters, to rule out any other issues. If everything is good, focus on increasing your calories slowly to support weight gain. ...  Read More

Should I add weight gainer in my diet to gain weight ..and are they safe to use ? And I have a busy schedule 9-6 office hrs then should I go for weight gainer

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Good evening, Any clinical condition is hindering you from weight gain. I have dealt with so many weight gain patients. Kindly contact me personally through practo app ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 48 days old and her birth weight was 2.850 now her weight is 3.250 I'm only breastfeeding her and she passes urine more than 6 times a day. Should I need to worry about not gaining weight or its normal or need to give any supplements for weight gain?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

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

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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 (New ...  Read More

Is endura mass genuinely healthy in weight gain ? And anyone age/gender can consume this? How to increase appetite?

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I've been skinny all my life. I eat very less too as my appetite is like that. I want to gain weight. Should I hit the gym or first consult with a doctor? If so, what kind of doctor should I consult and any tests should be taken? When I was 14-15 years old, did a full medical check-up and the doctor said I would struggle to gain weight naturally b

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Thankyou for your query kindly consult private i will guide better. Thanks ...  Read More

Dear Mam/Sir, I want to gain 2-3kgs in a healthy way but I'm pre-diabetic. My HBA1c is "6". I'm 34yrs and 57kgs. My height is 5'4

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Hi Your weight is in the healthy range. Once you bring your HbA1C levels to normal then you can try for weight gain. ...  Read More

My baby boy is 6 months old, his weight is 7.17kgs and his birth weight is 3.5 kgs So just want to ask if this weight is ok ? or what is the ideal weight of 6 months old baby boy?

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Yes it’s a good weight gain. ...  Read More

Height: 5.1 ft ≈ 155 cm (1.55 m) • Weight: 45.8 kg BMI = \frac{Weight}{Height^2} = \frac{45.8}{1.55^2} \approx 19.05 ✅ Your BMI is ~19.0, which falls in the normal range (18.5 – 24.9) but is on the lower side, so gaining some healthy weight would be beneficial. Hello Doctor, I am Jhanvi Jain, 24 years old. I work in a field job, so my routine

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Hello Jhanvi, What about your other blood parameters like hemoglobin, vitamin B12 etc Yes you should put on some more weight. Kindly contact personally for a customized diet plan ...  Read More

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