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Why do doctors record your height and weight at check ups?

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Dr. ALICIA Almendral answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends on age: For children, prescribed medications are usually based on their weight. It's also a way to screen for growth problems/obesity. For adults, it is to screen for underweight state/obesity. Also to monitor drastic changes in weight which can happen with thyroid diseases, stomach issues and malignancy.

Answered 9/21/2018

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