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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

Dear doctor, I m very much worried that as about my weight gain... I m 5 month pregnant.. Before pregnancy my weight is 68kg and now my weight is 74 kg ..now till 9 months how much weight I will gain??? Can u plz help me ?

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A proper consultation & discussion of your medical condition will be required . You can take online appointment via practo. ...  Read More

I am 5 weeks 3 days pregnant and have already started to gain weight .What to do to reduce it and thus maintain it throughout pregnancy.

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Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai ...  Read More

Any medicine Having lot of pain in body due to lot of Weight gain After pregnancy So that you can prescribe medicines.

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i need more detail about your pregnancy, pain to prescribe medicines . u can send details at practo ...  Read More

Hi I am in my 27th week of my pregnancy and have not gained much weight I have gained only 1kg and also have gone for blood test and everything seems to be normal. Any issue ?

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Hello doctor, I am 30 weeks pregnant now and I have been really worried about the pregnancy weight gain which is around 15 kgs already. Is it normal? Will I still be able to make it for a vaginal delivery? Is there any way I can control weight gain in the next few weeks?

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Gaining more than 2 kgs in a month is not normal.over all weight gain in pregnancy is 10-12 kgs for a person with normal pre pregnancy weight .weight gain in pregnancy is often linked with pre- eclam ...  Read More

My wife is in 24th week of pregnancy and she has gained about four kilos in the last 4 weeks. I have searched online and it shows she should gain about half kilo per week but in my case it is more by half kilo per week. She has already gained about 10 kilos during her pregnancy. Is it a matter of concern? If so how can she control her weight and ho

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Off course she is gaining weight too much she should gain weight half kg per week 1 kg + - may be ok in a month 12 KG in full pregnancy over weight in pregnancy is a main concern because it may lead t ...  Read More

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

Hello, I am 24 weeks pregnant now, my current weight is 63.5 kg and height is 154. I started my pregnancy with 57-56 kg. Is this weight gain normal? Need to control my weight?

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Yes u hv gained much weight ...  Read More

I am 35 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby . I was 82kg when conceived. now i am 81kg. no weight gain during pregnancy. Is it a concern?

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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

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

Need to know why the weight gain is so high even when food consumption is nominal

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Hi Please do a basic blood test panel to understand if there’s any other reason causing your weight gain. ...  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

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

Baby girl born at 36 weeks exact. Birth weight 2.37 kg, 14 weeks weight 4.82. Is gain ok? Kindly advise

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That's good gain. Don't worry ...  Read More

I am 20 years old male , I am 6.1 feet tall but my body weight is only 50 , I want few diet plans to increase my body weight.

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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

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