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My son is 13 years old and is a 9th grader. he weighs about 95 pounds and feels his height is is 5 ft. 4 in. he feels he is underweight and a little too skinny. he is not anorexic. he eats healthy meals 3 times a day but does not seem to gain weight. my
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Increased metabolism: May need his thyroid gland to be checked . It can be hyperthyroidism.
Answered 9/7/2014
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