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Have Very Low BMI Of 10. What To Do?

Posted on Tue, 3 Sep 2013

Question: i weigh 143 lbs and im 8 ft, should i go to the er? Im worried.

Answered by Dr. Pankaj Malhan (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs investgitations

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Your weight is too less for your height, 143 Pounds or 64 kilos for 8 feet heights.Your BMI comes out to be 10.This is way below the normal range of 20-25.

As such your height is way above the normal range , which in itself needs investigations for the over functioning of your growth hormone or hypothalamus.

Please consult your doctor to arrange for the tests.

Thanks.

Please let me know if you need further information.a

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pankaj Malhan (2 minutes later)

Do I need to go to the er or will I be fine waiting till monday or next week

Answered by Dr. Pankaj Malhan (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not an emergency

Detailed Answer:
I do not think this is an emergency condition, you need investigations which I am sure will take a couple of weeks .

You can definitely wait till monday.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pankaj Malhan (11 minutes later)

Ok, what exactly should I tell my doctor?

Answered by Dr. Pankaj Malhan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Very Low BMI

Detailed Answer:
I think you should enquire about your height and your very low BMI.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar