Question 1

how dangerous is a bmi of under 15?

Accepted Answer

Low bmi: Make sure the calculation is correct first, but that is a dangerously low bmi and needs to be addressed by a physician.

Question 2

my bmi went up from 19 to 23 in 6 month (gained a lot of weight). what should be my main concerns, it that dangerous ?

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Keep track: Your weight is still "normal" per bmi criteria.  You need to start keeping track of what you are doing. Are you consuming more calories than you are expending? Was you recently inactive for some reasons? Was u started on a new meditations? If nothing new had changed, then see your doctor for an evaluation. Good luck.

Question 3

i went from have a bmi of 18.2 to 15.99 in six months. i'm 20 years old and i'm 5'6. i have tons of health issues, could this relate? how dangerous?

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Need to see doctor.: I usually like to provide concrete answers to questions here, but your query requires some definitive testing.  There could be many metabolic, infectious, nutritional, gastrointestinal, endocrine issues causing the problem with your weight.  Your BMI is dangerously low.  You need to initiate a local work-up with a doctor right away.  Please.

Question 4

one my friends who will eighteen in less then a month, has bmi of 16, lost  seven kilos 6- 12 months  is it dangerous, she also has iron level of 23! ?

Accepted Answer

16 is a low BMI: BMI of 16 is quite low and your friend should be seen to figure out why it is so low.

Question 5

my friend is 6'1" and 110 pounds, with a bmi of 14.5, runs 3 miles per day along with yoga. is he headed down a dangerous path?

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Seriously underweigh: A BMI of 14.5 is significantly underweight . The concern is about why he is so underweight. The exercise and yoga are great. He could have a thyroid problem, a malabsorption issue, a eating disorder, or even parasites. The low BMI  needs to be evaluated.

Question 6

occasionally i get one or two really hard almost painful heartbeats during cardio exercise. it feels like something kicks the inside of my chest. i stop exercising when i feel it. is this dangerous or just scary feeling? 35yo female bmi 22

Accepted Answer

Heart beat chest: Discuss this with your Dr. It is most likely and extra heart beat that comes too soon.  When that happens the next beat comes later and the heart fills way up with blood and when that heart beat happens it can be twice as strong as the regular heart beat.

Tell your Dr about it Knows you the best.

Question 7

i am an 18-year-old female but my blood pressure is always 92/57-60. my bmi is 24.2. it is naturally occurring (no meds). is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Low BP?: 18 F BMI 24.2 worries about BP 92/57. No worries.  In general the lower your BP and BMI the longer  you will live and the less time you will spend during your later years living with the consequences of higher BP:  stroke, heart attach, heart failure, kidney failure and aortic aneurysm. Keep up the good work The only low BP to worry about is if you faint when it gets low for you.

Question 8

when i suffered from anorexia bmi of 12 i got a very dangerous arithmia that jumps your heart rate from low to high. what is it called?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia: Increased heart rate with regular heart beats is tachycardia , in some cases the beats are irregular and or abnormal and that is classified as an arrhythmia. Increased rate is called tachyarrthymia. Hope this helps what you are looking for.

Question 9

just started back at gym. my heart rate can get up to 190 easily without straining myself. dangerous?(21 f healthy bmi, low blood pressure sometimes)

Accepted Answer

No: Keep working out.  Over time your peak heart rate will improve as you get better co ditioned.

Question 10

is too bad if i have a bmi of 16?

Accepted Answer

IT IS UNDERWEIGHT: That is an indication of being underweight so are you underweight and do you eat daily and healthy? Check on this. Also what is you height and weight. Try to eat healthy balanced meals and hydrate well. You may want to see a dietician

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How dangerous is a bmi of under 15?

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My bmi went up from 19 to 23 in 6 month (gained a lot of weight). what should be my main concerns, it that dangerous ?

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I went from have a bmi of 18.2 to 15.99 in six months. i'm 20 years old and i'm 5'6. i have tons of health issues, could this relate? how dangerous?

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One my friends who will eighteen in less then a month, has bmi of 16, lost seven kilos 6- 12 months is it dangerous, she also has iron level of 23! ?

A member asked:

My friend is 6'1" and 110 pounds, with a bmi of 14.5, runs 3 miles per day along with yoga. is he headed down a dangerous path?

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Occasionally i get one or two really hard almost painful heartbeats during cardio exercise. it feels like something kicks the inside of my chest. i stop exercising when i feel it. is this dangerous or just scary feeling? 35yo female bmi 22

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I am an 18-year-old female but my blood pressure is always 92/57-60. my bmi is 24.2. it is naturally occurring (no meds). is it dangerous?

A member asked:

When i suffered from anorexia bmi of 12 i got a very dangerous arithmia that jumps your heart rate from low to high. what is it called?

A member asked:

Just started back at gym. my heart rate can get up to 190 easily without straining myself. dangerous?(21 f healthy bmi, low blood pressure sometimes)

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Is too bad if i have a bmi of 16?

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