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I want to know what's the best vitamins for me to gain weight faster. I am located here in the Philippines.

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There are various reasons of not gaining weight or reason of being underweight 1. Endocrine disturbances 2. Genetic 3. Vitamins and minerals deficiency 4. Psychological problem 5.IBS 6. Eating disorde ...  Read More

I was 86KG december , 2016. I fell in love in january 2017 and suddenly started losing weight. My current weight is 72kg and my height is 172. I wanted to be fit . but my tomach fat and lap(leg) fat doesnt reduce. Help me with reducing weight. Sometimes, my lap starts vibrating suddenly , sometimes my eyes even. I felt its due to less vitamins. Pl

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Take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for yo ...  Read More

I've been gaining weight since the summer for reasons my nutritionist doesn't understand. I have not changed my eating or exercise habits. I eat healthy and nutritious meals. I finally decided to check my blood work and the only abnormality was high levels of vitamin D. I do not take any supplements so I do not understand where the high levels come

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Hi increased levels of Vit d is only caused due to high doses of vitamin d supplements. Sun exposure or diet sources don't cause them. Did you check your calcium levels too​? Are they ok. Excess ...  Read More

Hi My age is 22 n my scaling is 5,6 and 49kgs.. I eat healthy diet and do rregular exercises and i have done all the blood tests and all seems normal and an year back i have been diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis and have undergone colonoscopy and used medicines and got it solved and in blood test i found vitamin OH 25 D as 5.. PLease help me gain

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Take high protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Ask me privately for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Weight gain, vitamin b,d12 calcium iron deficiency , hairloss, dark circles.

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Hello, You can address all your deficiencies by following a 100 percent natural diet which will immensely help you. ...  Read More

Hello, Which vitamin help in weight gain? how to gain weight for pregnancy ? Planning to conceive In coming months ? I am too thin

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There are no specific vitamins for weight gain. You can visit a gym where they can teach you exercises for this purpose. Start folic acid as you plan to conceive. ...  Read More

Hi Doc good morning, I want to gain weight what should i do? what vitamins should i drink? i really want to gain weight. i hope you can help me with my problem

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To gain weight you need to take healthy carbs like brown/unpolished rice, oats, bananas (3-4 daily), potatoes, fresh milk and home made milk products like curd, butter, paneer, ghee etc. Do 30 mins of ...  Read More

Want to gain weight need some medicines or diet plan which will help to gain weight advice me vitamin

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Healthy weight can be gained without any medicine and supplements. For a customized diet plan for health weight gain, please book a direct consult with me on Practo. ...  Read More

I'am 20 years old, 50kg and 5'9ft, I want to gain weight but its really hard for me. What are the best supplements or vitamins in gaining weight?

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Hi, surely will help you. You required weight gain diet then only the prescribed supplement will help you to put on weight. See, there are many reason of not gaining weight. . Endrocrine problems . ...  Read More

I am gaining weight due to vitamin D deficiency, what should I do?? It is very difficult to accept, I am feeling down, please suggest the medication

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Please send me your vitamin d report and all other relevant investigations ...  Read More

I followed a weight gain diet for many days I gained 10kgs - 43kg to 53kg Now if I come back to my earlier habits like 3 meals a day - lunch - 300g rice dal egg Dinner - same Brkfast - 60g sattu milkshake Is it enough to maintain that weight or will I start to lose.. Please sir/ma'am I am very confused..

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Hi this s Dietician sheetal here Yes, u hav to maintain with physical activity also U want to loose Weight r gain weight May i knw ur height ...  Read More

Is it possible to gain weight or muscle by eating 3 meals a day.please help sir/ma'am. I eat Sattu milk shake as breakfast Lunch - rice dal and 1 omlette Dinner 4 rotis with vegetables or dal.. Is it possible to gain weight on these foods.

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Take more protein, vegetables and good fat... Banana everyday ...  Read More

Sir and Ma'am, Was on nexito 20,tapered and currently on nexito 5.Weight gain is the issue, pls suggest any other SSRI with no weight gain. Regards

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Weight gain can occur with escitalopram (Nexito), especially with long-term use. However, the choice of an alternative antidepressant depends on your diagnosis, current symptom control, previous respo ...  Read More

I am a 26-year-old female. Currently working in bank. I have been experiencing low appetite for quite some time and often do not feel hungry. I want to gain weight, but despite trying to eat properly, I am unable to gain weight. Sometimes I also feel weak and low on energy. Please suggest what could be the reason and whether I need any tests or tre

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Can provide proper diet plan for weight gain. Kindly consult and let me know height and weight. Thank you ...  Read More

My 9 months baby's weight is not increasing properly. His birth weight was 3.6kg, and now, at 9 months, he is 7.2 kg only. He is on breastfeeding and solid food. Not on formula milk. He has always been on the below or lower side of the normal weight chart. His height and milestones are normal. What should I do to increase his weight?

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Don't worry! His weight has doubled from birth and he is hitting all milestones — he is a healthy, lean baby. Just make his food more filling — add ghee to every meal, give banana, egg, pa ...  Read More

I have 10 months old baby.. she is 7.5 kg weight only..birth weight 3.1.. how to increase her weight.. what are the foods can I give please suggest..

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Weight is Gud . Don’t worry Give fruits and vegetables more like Apple puree … Palak rice and Kichidi with dal carrot beans ….. Continue breast feeding . ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with pcod but i am not on any kind of meds, but i am having hard time dealing with it. I am unable to sleep at night, after getting up i am still tired, mood swings, intrusivr thoughts and what not. I have gained a lot of weight and want to start with supplements which can help me manage my weight and pcos

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PCOD can affect sleep, mood, weight and energy levels due to hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance, so your symptoms are quite common. Along with lifestyle changes (daily exercise, weight control ...  Read More

Iam eating veg nov neg and protein powder but no weight gain Doing some exercises also Why my life Is very like this Why iam not able to increase weight Current weight 54 age 26

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Hi Please do a blood test and check for thyroid levels, diabetes profile, iron Vitamin D and B12 levels. What is your height? If everything in the blood report is fine, then you have to look at nu ...  Read More

My baby was born on 13th feb 20206, 6 weeks earlier than expected and her birth weight was 1.52kgs. She is almost 3 months now (corrected age 1.5months) and her weight is 3kgs. She was also recently diagnosed with laryngomalacia. I wanted to check if the weight gain is normal by 3rd month? She is on combination feeding. She is otherwise an active

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Yes her weight is very less after 3months ...  Read More

My baby is 2 month 1 week old she has gained 200 grams in 15 days is it less should I start top feed

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That is fine.Continue breastfeeding on demand only.Formula feeds easy to give but future immunity issues are there .Avoid it as weight gain is good.And follow your Pediatrician opinion on regular basi ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing issue to reduce weight, my face is became round which is making me depressed..I don't eat much still gained lots of weight, I walk other than that no exercise I am able to do..because I get body pain ,tiredness ,breathless feeling..I really want to lose weight please help me out ..I have pcod/pcos issue. No thyroid, nothing I have ,

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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 baby birth weight -3.190 kg 45 days - 4.960 kg 77 days - 5.620 kg 101 days- 5.950 kg Is it normal ? I m worried as the weight gain has decreased

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Kindly consult once for discussion ...  Read More

My child is 6 year old (girl). She hits all milestones on time and is active. Birth weight was 3.11 kg but we have faced struggle in weight gain in later years. Her appetite is much better now. She eats nutritious food and loves fruits and vegetables.  Not a picky eater. Currently she is only 15kg and 108 cm in height. We try to include more p

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For 6 yrs girl 15kg expected weight should be 18-20kg Possible causes : Inadequate calorie/protein intake Recurrent infections Worm infestation Malabsorption Chronic disease (rare but important) Wh ...  Read More

I'm 17 year old and my weight is 38 kg I want to gaing weight also I feel low and my skin also look. Too dull with dark circle (mai diet bnate but phir follow nhi kr paate ache se)

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Being underweight at this level can sometimes involve anemia, thyroid issues, or deficiencies (like iron, B12, vitamin D 1. Eat more calories—but the right kind Carbohydrates: rice, chapati, oats, po ...  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

Hi Dr My baby girl is 2.8kg at birth and now she is one year one mnth and she is 8.6kg. She is active and eating well. She started walking on her own from 11th mnth itself. She is responsing to her name and even pointing out few things when i ask the name of animal or things. She is having 3 meals and 2 snacks daily along with breastmilk 2 times a

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As per your child's diet and developmental growth , she seems to be perfectly normal and growing at a fairly good pace. You should not worry as long as she is active and gaining milestones. You should ...  Read More

I am on escitalopram 10 mg once daily in the night for anxiety and depression. Tried sertraline 50 mg previously but stopped as it wasn't that effective for handling my anxiety disorder. Now escitalopram whenever i was on it, has caused atleast 5 to 6 kg weight gain and i find it extremely hard to loose weight when on the drug escitalopram. I don't

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Escitalopram can be associated with weight gain in some individuals. You can discuss with your psychiatrist about adjusting your current treatment, either increasing the dose of Sertraline if 50 mg wa ...  Read More

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