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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

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

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

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 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

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

Hi All, my son will be turning 3 years on 17 july 26. His birth length was 48 cm and current height is 91.5 cm. Birth Weight was 2.6 and current is 14 kg. Is the current height and weight normal? My husband's height is 5'3 and mine is 5'5. Our son looks small in height with his peers. Is it normal and what can be done to increase height??

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At almost 3 years, a height of 91.5 cm and weight of 14 kg are both within the normal range. Weight is appropriate, while height is on the shorter side of normal but not concerning by itself. Since bo ...  Read More

Hi! I'm diabetic type 1 patient since 2012 and looking for improvement in all health but my main concern is height as I want growth in height.

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To tell you honestly there is as such no medication for height increase.. Also you can start with surya namaskars and other yoga asanas to help you with the same ...  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 am 19 yrs and my height is around 164cm can my height increase if i do gymming and my parents height are father 5.4 and mother 4.10

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At age 19 height increase???? Sorry bone ends collided least or zero chance ...  Read More

Hello I am simmi I am 23 years old...n my height is upto 4.10 which is very short and my mom is 5.2 ... So can I grow 3/4 inches ..?? Which would help me a lot

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You can consult me online. ...  Read More

Baby age :2 years. Birth weight was 1.94 kg and now at 24 months weight is 9.6 kg and height 85cm. Is the weight gain and height ok or on lesser side? I am offering him 3 major meals along with one snack everyday. Also baby is active through out the day and is a picky eater. Please suggest.

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Birth weight was on the lower side, but current height of 85 cm is reasonably okay for age. Weight of 9.6 kg is slightly on the lower side, especially if the child is a picky eater. If the baby is act ...  Read More

Mera naam Rohit hai aur mera date of birth 1 nov 2000 hai aur meri 25 saal chal sabse badi problem hai height aur height hai 5 feet 4 inch aur mujhe kam height ki wajah se mujhe bahut majak uraya gya aur school,college me mujhe choti height ki wajah se mujhe bahut shaming mehsoos karaya gya ki kitna chota height hai aur ghar ke aas pass mujhe kitn

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Aap ek baar physician/endocrinologist se physical examination karwayein. 25 saal ki age me generally height growth plates close ho jati hain, isliye natural height badhne ki possibility bahut kam hoti ...  Read More

My son is 1.5 month old. During his vaccination he was 4.6kg i.e. on 30th April. I measured his weight today i.e. 5th May and it is the same weight. I am worried...is it normal?

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Don't worry Daily weight should increase 30-40gm per day ...  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

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