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Your doctor may advise you to increase your body weight if you are underweight. It is important to do so in a healthy way by eating and drinking nutrient-dense foods and not by consuming empty calories and junk food which will do more harm in the long run.

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I want to build strong muscles. Please suggest me a diet plan.

Query: Hello doctor,I want to build strong muscles. Please suggest me a diet plan for the same.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height, your weight is normal and also BMI is normal. Firstly you should check your thyroid and stress levels. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you in achieving your weight with fitness. I will give you a diet chart. Alternative foods are a...  Read Full »

I am a 19-year-old male trying to gain weight with no success. Kindly suggest ways to gain weight.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been working out for the last five to six months as my goal was to gain weight and muscle not lose. My weight in the start was like 130 lbs and now I am losing weight. I eat a lot at least seven meals a day but still, I am losing weight. I now weigh 119 lbs. I am a 19-year-old m...  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height, your weight and BMI is normal. Firstly you should check your thyroid and your stress level. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you in achieving your weight with fitness. I give you a diet chart and alternative foods are also mention...  Read Full »

I am a 25-year-old who is very thin and weak. Can I take supplements to gain weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male and my weight is 119 lbs. I look very thin and weak. Please suggest me some supplements for gaining weight. Will supplements cause any side effects in our bodies? I am confused as I do not have any medical problems and have a healthy body. I only want to gain we...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. It is more important to be fit and healthy. Even though you are slim you should have strength in your body. You can follow some basic diet plans and workouts for gaining weight. The supplements will only y...  Read Full »

I am a 20-year-old and struggling to gain weight despite taking a nutritious diet. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old final-year student. I am facing a problem related to weight gain. Despite consuming a nutritious diet, I am unable to gain weight. Could you please advise me on how to achieve immediate weight gain? Thank you.  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You need to have patience and actively participate in gaining weight. It is advisable to opt for natural methods. And, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. Consume milk twice a day. You can have a banan...  Read Full »

Will nutritional supplement help to gain weight and build muscles?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. My weight is 114.64 lb. I want to gain my weight. Can I use Nutrigain? Will it help in the build up my muscles?  Read Full »


Swapan Banerjee

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first thing you have to focus on your daily diet and not only supplements. So make a high-calorie food. Eat more cereals 300 gm mainly plain rice, brown rice or bread, oatmeals, maize, Nutrela, and all whole grains. Add all good quality proteins like organic, dairy...  Read Full »

Please suggest a diet chart to gain weight in an anemic.

Query: Hello doctor, My wife was anemic and as per the doctor's advise she was taking Iron tablets. Now she is eating iron-rich foods. However, we need a balanced diet for her to put little more weight. She was 130.07 lb six months back and now her weight is 119.05 lb. Need to increase the weight as well a...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the reports were taken before the surgery (attachment removed to protect patient identity), please do mention the after reports if any taken. She needs to take a wholesome diet rich in protein along with Iron also. In anyways, do wait for the results to come up ...  Read Full »

What medicines can help in gaining weight?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old male, and I am very thin. So, I want to gain weight. Is there any medicine that I can take to gain weight? If yes, then please tell me the name.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you get the following tests done. 1. Thyroid level. 2. Stress level. 3. Bone density. 4. Worm test. Daily exercise with proper diet will help you gain weight with fitness. Eat every two hours. You have to eat high-protein foods. I have given you a diet chart. ...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest an appetite enhancer to increase my weight.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. My height is 5'8" and weight is 116.84 lb. I want to gain weight. I do not feel hungry. I want to increase my appetite so that I can eat more. I also do not eat junk foods. I have always been underweight. I used a syrup to increase appetite when I was 14. But, I d...  Read Full »


Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. There are food items which can act as appetizers instead of any syrup. But, if you find that syrup, then you can have it. 2. Have tomato soups every day at 12 noon before lunch. Have carrot and cucumber salad in the evening or mid noon every day. 3. Take a bowl of yogu...  Read Full »

Is it advisable to use a muscle mass gainer to gain weight?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old. Can I use muscle mass gainer to gain weight?  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. First, you should check your thyroid level, stress level, bone density and worm test. If all the above tests are fine, then follow the chart. 2. Daily exercise with proper diet will help you in achieving your weight with fitness. You have to eat every 2 hours. You hav...  Read Full »

What foods to eat to gain weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old male. My height is 5'11" and weight is 128.97 lb. I would like to gain body weight. I am have a problem of pimples with pus on face for the past four years. I had never taken any artificial mass gainer or protein. I am a pure vegetarian. My lipid profile result is as...  Read Full »


Swapan Banerjee

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. I can advise you to take more fiber rich foods so that bowels stay clear without any constipation. 2. Plenty of vegetables like gourds and more of mix vegetables. Two to four types of fruits mainly banana, guava and berries. You have oily ski...  Read Full »

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