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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

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

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 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

What's the ideal weight for a male with 5 feet 7 inches height? How long it's going to take reach ideal weight from 47 kg?

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Hi there...the ideal weight for your height is about 68kgs. 47 kgs is very less for your height and age. First and foremost there could be many reasons for that like high basal metabolic rate, undernu ...  Read More

I want to weight -gain but I can't anymore.. Can I take Ayuvya i-gain tablet ?is it suitable for me?

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Tablets are not a solution. It's only in addition to a balanced wholesome diet that tablet can help . Regular balanced meals with a balance of excercise and rest will help you in the long run . Book a ...  Read More

Hello doctors... I have 32weeks 5days premature baby. It's been 21 days for today. She is now 35 weeks. Is it possible to preemies gain weight 100g to 200g per day?

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Not per week . Per month 300 -500 gms . Continue breast feeding Warm care ...  Read More

My baby birth weight is 3 kg now she is 1 month 20 days old and her weight is 3.77 is this normal gain or less

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Hii All newborn baby first 7 days lose weight upto 10%. Then gradually gaining weight 20-30g/day. ...  Read More

Hello I am 42 years old and weight is 58 kg. I have no medical issue. I want to increase my weight around 4 kg. Please suggest diet for me to increase my weight. I am vegetarian. Thank you so much

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Hi, to gain 4 kg healthy weight, aim for a small calorie surplus with protein-rich vegetarian meals. Include: milk/curd/paneer, dal/rajma/chole, soy/tofu, nuts, peanut butter, banana, rice, roti, pot ...  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

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things — I have taken protein and

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TLC and lymphocytes count is high .its due to viral infection ongoing or inflammatory process. This can contribute to poor digestion, poor appetite, and difficulty gaining weight. Thalassemia minor al ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things — I have taken protein and

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

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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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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“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

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