Question 1

what to do if i have to repeat pe 'cause i'm "underweight"?

Accepted Answer

PE and low weight: This does not sound reasonable: repeat PE because you are underweight? Good exercise AND healthy eating are essential for good weight ( some blame can be placed on the genes you may have inherited if you have a small build). Please verify what is being required of you at PE

Question 2

is a baby born at 5lbs severly underweight, what could be the causes? risks for future?

Accepted Answer

Gestational age?: You don't mention how far along you were. If you were term (37+ weeks), 5 pounds is small but not what i would call "severely underweight". Usually there was some reason for poor placental blood flow, and baby didn't grow as much.  Good news is these kids do great and the baby will likely gain weight quickly if otherwise healthy. If you are a smoker, would suggest smoking cessation - good for both.

Question 3

could have being underweight caused my miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Consult an expert physician and have a comprehensive physical exam with blood testing/urine ASAP.

Question 4

i have had two miscarriages, can being underweight be the cause of them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Up to 70% increase in a study in 2006.  But if you pay attention no nutrition, it will improve.

Question 5

what could have caused me to hit puberty earlier than my friends even though i was underweight?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: How and why puberty starts is derived from an interplay of general health, genetic and nutritional factors.If you started before your friends, some genetic factor likely turned it on earlier.Most kids follow the pattern of a parent, but not always.

Question 6

could being underweight cause chest pains?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless this is obviously chest wall pain or the transient knife-like pain that many young people experience on breathing in, you need to get seen and have a cause identified.

Question 7

can being underweight cause tiredness and exercise intolerance?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes: Underweight might be secondary to or symptomatic of an underlying disease. Unexplained weight loss needs evaluation asap. Severely underweight individuals may have poor physical stamina and a weak immune system, leaving one open to infection. Malnutrition due to poor/inadeq intake, genetics, underlying mental or physical disease need to be ruled out.

Question 8

is it true that overweight children are likely to experience puberty later than their underweight peers?

Accepted Answer

No !!  Earlier: No.  Overweight/obese kids go through puberty earlier (sometimes much earlier) than their normal weight peers.  Underweight kids may have delayed puberty.  Early puberty puts kids at higher risk for short stature, gyn cancers (girls), prostate cancer (boys), and the overweight/obesity puts them at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke.

Question 9

i'm underweight however having belly. what is the reason and how to overcome ?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: I understand your concern for the belly.
Underweight can be due to lack of Balanced Diet or Medical Condition or stress.
Belly could be due to lack of exercise and lack of toning of muscles.
See your Physician for diagnosis and treatment along with a Nutritionist to guide you for Healthy Diet.
See a Therapist to understand stressors in your life, its effect on your body and mind and how to cope.

Question 10

can being underweight cause fatigue during exercise ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are underweight because you are not getting enough nutrition, then yes. You can't get all the benefits of exercise if you are starving. If you are naturally thin, then it's probably not related.

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