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Can my pcp put me in the hospital for low bmi?
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Low bmi: It depends.. If there is concern for failure to thrive , pts can be admitted for nutrition and hydration.. That means people with symptoms of low Blood pressure, low blood sugars, dramatic weight loss..
Answered 5/16/2015
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