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How can I attain appropriate height and weight for my age?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 20 years old. My weight is 117 lbs, and my height is 5 feet 4 inches. I look small for my age. There is no appropriate growth. Can you suggest any medications or supplements for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and I would like to suggest some natural ways to increase your body's growth. Many factors affect body height and weight, such as gender, age, genetics, lifestyle, diet, etc. If there is no weight gain despite eating calorie-rich food,... Read Full »
I want to increase my weight. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to increase my weight. Please give me some solution and is there is any alternative way? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I advise you to follow this chart: An early morning soak of almonds or sprouts. Breakfast (8.30 a.m): Eat brown bread (4 pieces ), boiled egg 3 pieces and peanut butter 4 pieces Midmorning: (11 a.m): Fruit juice especially pineapple o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. My weight is 52 kg, which is too low for my height (170cm). Kindly give me a good diet plan to improve my weight.Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You can follow the diet plan mentioned below. Alternative foods are also mentioned.1. Early morning - Three to four soaked almonds or sprouts.2. Breakfast - Brown bread (4 pieces), boiled egg three pieces or brown bread (4 slices), and peanut butter.3. Midmorning - Fruit... Read Full »
What are the ways to gain weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old having 61 kg and 173 cm in height. How can I gain some weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should focus on a balanced diet. Start having protein, carbohydrate-rich diet. You can take a banana shake in the morning. It will give you instant energy as well as help in weight gain. Start taking milk and milk products. You can have pulses, beans, legumes, fruit... Read Full »
I am not gaining weight since childhood, though I eat well. What should I do to gain weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have 9 months old baby. Actually my problem is weight and personality. My weight is 35 kg and I am too thin from my childhood. After marriage, I am some what better with my body. During pregnancy time also I am happy with my weight and body. After delivery again I am... Read Full »
Shariff Safina Mohsin Noushina
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To increase your body weight you can check your protein intake. Also, if you are breastfeeding your baby, protein becomes the utmost essential for you. You can include nuts, oilseeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybean, sprouts, legumes, beans, cheese, paneer, ... Read Full »
Please suggest a lactose-free diet for weight gain.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old male, who is 5.9 feet tall and weighs 55 kg. I take vegetables, egg, fish but not meat. I am lactose intolerant for the past three years. If I take any milk products, it causes gastritis instantly, and I have to take an antacid. I cannot take whey protein because of thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned that you are suffering from lactose intolerance, which means a decreased ability to digest milk sugar that is, lactose. You need not worry because you can have soy products like soy milk, tofu, and soy yogurt. Do not take whey protein or any ot... Read Full »
My 11-year-old son has osteogenesis imperfecta type 1. What can I give him for weight gain?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 11 years old and has osteogenesis imperfecta type 1. His weight is less than 20 kg. What can I give him for weight gain? I am a single mother, so please suggest something which is not too expensive. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I still need many details for proper medical intervention. I suggest you follow these tips: Encourage your son to have a high-protein diet. He can have foods fortified with vitamin D, like milk, yogurt, fish, or grains. Ask him to do muscle strengthening exercise... Read Full »
I am not able to gain weight despite taking a healthy diet. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old (height 5 feet 3 inches and weight around 40 kilograms). My problem is that I am not able to gain weight despite following a regular diet. My breakfast includes bread, eggs, instant noodles, and tea. My lunch and dinner are almost the same and include rice, pulses, ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you check your thyroid hormone levels. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you achieve your weight. I will give you a diet chart. Alternative foods are also mentioned. 1. Early morning - Three to four pieces of soaked almond or sprouts. 2. Breakfa... Read Full »
I am in my early twenties and weigh only 38 kg despite eating well. What should I do to gain weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in my early twenties and 5 foot 4 inches tall. I weigh only 38 Kg. I eat well but I am not able gain weight. Please prescribe some medicine without side effects and suggest a diet. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually, girls change their physical appearance after attaining menarche (the first occurrence of menstruation). Because estrogen and progesterone are the two new hormones that start secreting more after menarche, this change starts at 13 to ... Read Full »
I am very thin, and my waist is 26 inches. How can I increase my waist size?
Query: Hi doctor, I am very weak and thin, and my age is 26 years old. I am male, but my voice is female. I want to be healthy. My waist is only 26 inches. How can I enlarge my waist? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com, You should feel proud of your waist as the waist is one of the places where the bad cholesterol settles next to the belly. All the males and females in this world have both male and female gonadal hormones. High testosterone hormone in males gives the body appearance of... Read Full »