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My height is 5"6 What should the ideal weight be as per my height? At the moment my weight is 72kgs Please advice.

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Hello there. Calculate your BMI and if it's more than 25, you are overweight and need to lose weight and if your BMI is under 20, then you need to gain weight. BMI can be calculated by dividing you ...  Read More

I am not gaining weight and height is also short so please suggest why this is happening and is anything can be done now to increase in height and weight.

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Yes your weight can be increased by homeopathic treatment without any sideeffects and rapidly ...  Read More

Sir my 3years old son is not getting height and weight. He is active but not getting weight and height. His weight is 10 kg and height is 82 cm.

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By this age your child must weigh atleast 13 to 14 kg and must grow to a height of atleast 3 feet. But growth rate is variable from child to child and it can be influenced by hereditary, nutritional ...  Read More

Reducing weight I am over weight I should be 55 but I am 75 kgs Increasing height I should be tall Pls give some important tips to reduce weight and increase height

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Hi, avoid junk foods, oily & fatty foods, outside eating, fried items. Add more green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, skipping, cycling, swimming etc.., ...  Read More

Hello sir/madam my height and weight are not increasing since 3 years even though my food intake is good Age 18 Height 5 feet 4 inch Weight 54kgs Plz give me some tips to gain height and weight

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What is average height of your parents?? ...  Read More

I am 15 year old...height and weight is 63 kg and 5ft 6in respectively.... Is my height and weight proper ? How much more I can grow in height ( I am very tensed for my height ) ? What exercises I should do to boost my height ? Is there any medications to increase height ?

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Height is genetically determined so no medication or exercise can help. If hormone deficiency is the reason then medication can help. ...  Read More

Is there any chances to increase my height and weight .my age is 20 .if means suggest me what to do

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You should meet an Endocrinologist.. All the best. ...  Read More

Dear Sir What should be the weight for my height. and kindly suggest what should be the TDS value of water we should drink

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Sure ,we will help you Your weight should be in between 73-76 kg depending on body frame. But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family ...  Read More

I want to increase my weight and height my age is 29 my weight is 44. And I want to increase breast size also

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Take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

I am 15 year old boy....having height 5ft 6 inch and weight 62 kg .....Is my height and weight proper according to my age ? How much more I can grow in height on average ? What activities I should follow in order to increase my height naturally ? Also is there any medication to increase height that I can take ?

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Hello.. Boys generally grow till the age of 21..so I think you'll gain some more height...but yes height depends on race,your ancestors, nutrition, environment and various other factors too...you can ...  Read More

Hi doc, Iam 36 female with 3kids(1st 9y 2nd twins 5y) both c sec.before kids iam 64kgs height 5f7inch.after delivery my weight is 76.iam doing lot of diets like intermittent fast,omad,liquid n only veggies n fruits after 2 to weeks only water retention again struck.max I have belly fat n thigh fat.pls help to reduce weight.also my blood reports r

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Hi, Thank you for sharing your details so clearly. First, I want to reassure you that your reports being normal is a good sign. The issue you’re facing is likely due to inconsistent and extreme ...  Read More

My son height is not increasing as per his age any injections or medicines can help ? Our height is at lower end What can we do to achieve maximum of his height Apart from genetics need some supplements or injections which can help

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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 (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ...  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 have been listening about these so called magic weight loss drugs(Ozempic) .I am 19 height 5.6 and weight 89kg .l tried weight loss many times i lose around 10 kg but regained every time and now i am really tired of this and due to social influence thinking about taking the weight loss drugs is it good decision .I really want to reduce weight as

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There is pros and cons.means there is benefits but side effects also. ...  Read More

Last year,I consulted an ayurvedic doctor and she recommended some medicines for height increase, i increased an inch last year but due to some issues i couldn't consult her anymore. I would like to know if its possible to increase a few inches more through supplements or diet? Also, I don't know which category this falls under.

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Do exercise high intensity Deep sleep Fasting And lower ur sugar intake ...  Read More

My Son DOB 02.04.2022,3years 11 months. Weight is 11.80. What is normal weight range. Kindly guide how we should improve weight.

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Hello. For a child around 3 years 11 months, the average weight usually ranges around 13–16 kg, depending on height and overall growth pattern. A weight of 11.8 kg is slightly lower than average ...  Read More

I am a boy teen age 19 with height 168 cm with weight 83 kg . I want to decrease weight so please make me a diet and excersise plan to loose weight .

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Good evening pls connect through practo app directly. ...  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

Hi Doctor, My baby boy whose birth weight was 2.5kg Now he is 1 year 3 months old with 9.6kg weight and 76cm height. Is that under normal range for Indian baby boy?

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Greetings it's normal for his age ...  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

My daughter is 3 years old. After comg from.school, she sleeps for 2 hours during the day time from around 4 pm to 6 pm. But she goes to bed late at night, after 11 or sometimes after 12 . My concern is : Is it compulsory for kids to sleep during the day? What is the best time for kids of her age to sleep so that she has a good height growth. Also

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Hello, thanks for your question. At 3 years, daytime sleep is not compulsory. Children need about 10–13 hours of total sleep in 24 hours. A late evening nap (4–6 pm) often causes late night sleep, whi ...  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

Hello, My baby is almost 4 month old Her weight is 5.3 kg and height 63 cm,is the growth normal?? And also can I give her vi syneral zinc drops? Also she has frothy poop which is very concerning!

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Greetings weight is fine for the age, regarding stool ist normal, Zincovit can be given ...  Read More

My 18 months old baby girl is only 74 cm long and weighs not more than 9 kgs.... is this normal? I am very much worried about her growth.... her old clothes and shoes fits her perfectly even now? Is there a problem in her growth? Otherwise she is very active, talks many words, understands many also, eats normally everything in our plate (dal, roti,

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 years 5 months old. She weighs 14.5kg and height 101 cm . My concern is her height. My height is 159cm and my husband's height is 166cm my mother in law (135 cm)and sister in law (135cm)are shorter in height. My question is can I give PEDIASURE for height or it has any side effects?

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Greetings.PediaSure is a nutritional supplement that may help support your child's growth when used as part of a balanced diet, Usually pediasure have bloating symptoms ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 years 5 months old. She weighs 14.5kg and height 101 cm . My concern is her height. Me and my husband are in normal height but my mother in law and sister in law are shorter in height. My question is can I give PEDIASURE for height or it has any side effects?

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Hi … need ur height,not mother in law sister in law heights ...  Read More

I was around 102 kg last year due to night-shift work, and my periods were delayed then but they still occurred. Over the past year, I have lost about 20 kg, and for the last 6 months my menstrual cycles have been completely regular with no delays. I am still overweight weighing 82kgs and planning to lose some more weight. Height is 5.3. .My concer

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Dear sir/madam My children of 11 and 10yrs old,both are under height and under weight with 4 feet and 3.5 feet.someone suggested me giving SBL rite hite 2 tablets thrice daily...would like to know if i can start giving them this medicine and if so please advise me the dosage ..thank you.

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My age is 40 , my height is 152 and current weight is 75, I am housewife. I need to loss weight atleast by 10kg. Don't want to follow any diet, we had outside food once in 10 days ( mostly it was dosa,maharashtrian food, chat or rarely pizza burger).I had c section in 2015 , I have one boy only. My period are regular. I have no medication go

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Take supplements Uprise d3 capsule weekly once for 12 weeks Meconerv 1500 mcg once a day for 30 days ...  Read More

Is 2 feet 8 inch height is normal for 2 year old baby boy i am worried about this kindly answer me ,his weight is 13 kg

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81 cm for a 2 years old child is completely normal Normally child reached half the adult age at 2 years and we are to assume his adult height is 160 cm then 80 cm is complelet normal ...  Read More

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