Common "Gain Weight" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Gain Weight

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.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

I am taking protein powder for weight gain. Is it effective?

Query: Hi doctor, I am very thin. I want to gain more mass and weight. For that I am consuming multivitamin tablets and protein powder, but no use. I have a doubt that whatever I am taking is not 100% digesting to supply that energy to my body? What do I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.You can definitely gain weight. If you think you are not getting 100% of what you are eating, it could be probably due to worm infestation in intestine. For that you can take tablet Ivoral Forte (combination of Ivermectin and Albendazole) once after dinner. To gain weight ...  Read Full »

I am a 23-year-old, and I am concerned about my height and weight which appear to be quite low. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 23 years old, and my height is 5 feet and 7 inches. My current weight is just 105.82 pounds. Considering my height, this weight appears to be quite low, and it makes me look younger than my actual age. I am concerned about this and would like to know about the steps I should take a...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ideal weight should be around 154.32 pounds. First of all I would suggest you to carry out chest X-ray and complete blood count to rule out any chronic infection that is preventing you from gaining weight. To gain weight you need to take the following steps: Ta...  Read Full »

Why do I not put on weight even after using appetizers?

Query: Hello doctor, My age is 23 years. But, I weigh only 81.5 lbs for 5 ft height. My parents consulted different medical practitioners, but nothing worked out. Appetizers did not work too. I do not have strong immunity. I get fever often. No one in my family is lean other than me. They all have normal w...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For a height of 5 ft, your ideal weight should be between 123 lbs to 132 lbs. You can definitely gain weight. First of all, I would suggest you to rule out any chronic disease by carrying out complete blood count, chest x-ray, thyroid hormone profile, liver function test...  Read Full »

Why am I so lean even after eating healthy foods?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old male weighing 99.2 lbs and my height is 5.5 feet. My concern is why I am so lean despite of eating healthy foods. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for using this platform. First of all I would suggest you to rule out any chronic disease by carrying out blood test that is preventing you from gaining weight. In order to build muscle and body, there is no better way than going to gym and supplementing it wit...  Read Full »

Can I take Betnelan tablet and Mosegor syrup to gain weight?

Query: Hello doctor,I am using Betnelan tablet and Mosegor syrup to stay healthy. Is it advisable to take it? I am using it for the past one year. Please advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would not suggest you use them. These tablets and syrup are not going to help you to gain weight or muscle building. Betnelan is steroids and it will cause harm to your body in the long run. Steroid work by replacing the testosterone hormone that would normally be pro...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.