Question 1

i am a teenager and think i might be having a fake pregnecy?

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Pseudocyesis : If you have symptoms of pregnancy but are not pregnant- that is usually psychogenic in origin. Recommend psychiatric or psychological evaluation. Take care.

Question 2

how could a teenager get fatter?

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Weight gain: If this teenager has always been thin and there is no underlying illness or history that would cause poor weight gain - then consider maintains a healthy nutritional diet and include  meats, fish , fruits, vegetables, and legumes.  "Getting fatter " is not necessarily healthy - staying trim with good muscle tone maintains a good physiology which I turns keeps you healthy. Trim people live longer

Question 3

should a teenager shave her 'area'?

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Not routinely: I see no reason why shave her "area" for no reason. It confers no benefit whatsoever. Shaving may, in fact, cause discomfort, bleeding, infection and unpleasant ichy feeling.

Question 4

how to handle dealing with teenager?

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Pick your battles: Teens are trying to figure out who they are by trying out lots of different things.  They also are more interested in their peers than their parents, but parents still count.  Try to be understanding and supportive, but keep reasonable boundaries.  Try a family council once a week.  Pick your battles and don't sweat the truly small stuff.  Listen more than you talk.  Try to guide not preach.

Question 5

could a teenager eat what they like?

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Teenage diet: It is very difficulty these days for teenagers to receive a proper diet - they are very busy and fast food just seems easier. Their diet should consist of balanced meals and snack with consistent fruits and vegetables. Also, teenagers are notorious for not taking enough hydration - decrease any soft drinks/coffee and increase water intake.

Question 6

most common weight for 5'1 teenager?

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Quite a variance.: Go to the website: http://www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts/charts.Htm. Then click through the menu to the left choosing boy or girl &  appropriate age grouping. Look at wide variation of normals for a specific age! wow! anything between the 5th percentile and 95th percentile is considered normal. However, multiple growth points over multiple years are much more helpful. See your md if there are concerns.

Question 7

what causes a teenager to wet the bed?

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Needs evaluation: If bedwetting is a new event, proper evaluation is warranted.  Diabetes mellitus and kidney failure are on the list.

Question 8

is it ok to join a gym in teenager age?

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Possibly ,but: A gym membership is worthwhile if you plan activities that are appropriate for your stage of maturity. Learning the proper ways to lift weights, strength exercises, conditioning are all important. Heavy lifting programs should be delayed until you reach your final height or you can injure your growth centers.Be sure to learn techniques from certified trainers, not just whoever is there for the day.

Question 9

why would a teenager still wet the bed?

Accepted Answer

Enuresis concerns: I am assuming that your child was potty trained by ages 4-5. This would be classified as secondary enuresis meaning they are now wetting the bed when they never did prior. In a teenager, this would likely be due to a UTI or anatomical abnormalities. A pelvic/renal ultrasound might be needed. Recommend you see your primary physician.

Question 10

i am a teenager and last night i wet the bed?

Accepted Answer

OK if infrequent: If it's a one time thing, I wouldn't be worried. If it continues, I would have your parents discuss it wit your physician

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