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What should I do for proportionate growth?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 23 years old. My diet is normal, but my body is not growing proportionately. Only my stomach is growing. My BMI is 28.14. What should I do about it?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Mohammad Aamir

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Dr. Mohammad Aamir is a caring and dedicated Pediatric Specialist committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, while creating a safe, supportive, and comforting environment for young patients. With a compassionate approach, he works closely with families to address concerns, encourage healthy growth, and promote optimal physical, emotional, and developmental milestones at every stage of childhood.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have mentioned your body mass index (BMI), which is 28.14 and is normal in this age group. To remain healthy, you should start doing a morning walk and join a gym if you want to build your muscles. Also, you should start eating more protein in your diet, like eggs, chicken, and soybeans. Try to eat mostly at home and not outside. This will also help keep you in good shape. Do you drink or smoke? If yes, then you should reduce it.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I would like to build muscle, so I started eating every two to three hours normal meal. But, only my stomach has increased, and nothing else. This started around two months back. What should I do? I am a pure vegetarian. Can you suggest some other diet for strong muscles?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Aamir

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Aamir is a caring and dedicated Pediatric Specialist committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, while creating a safe, supportive, and comforting environment for young patients. With a compassionate approach, he works closely with families to address concerns, encourage healthy growth, and promote optimal physical, emotional, and developmental milestones at every stage of childhood.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You should start eating paneer, soybean, more pulses at least once in your meal per day, and drink two glasses of milk. You should sleep at least eight hours in night as it is very important for good health. Stop eating fatty and fried food like pizza, burgers, and samosas.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 7, 2018
Reviewed At December 11, 2025

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Aamir is a caring and dedicated Pediatric Specialist committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, while creating a safe, supportive, and comforting environment for young patients. With a compassionate approach, he works closely with families to address concerns, encourage healthy growth, and promote optimal physical, emotional, and developmental milestones at every stage of childhood.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Aamir is a caring and dedicated Pediatric Specialist committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, while creating a safe, supportive, and comforting environment for young patients. With a compassionate approach, he works closely with families to address concerns, encourage healthy growth, and promote optimal physical, emotional, and developmental milestones at every stage of childhood.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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