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Daughter is 15. anorexic bmi 13.8. took her to counseling.. won't talk or listen to anything. yells i should give up b/c she won't gain weight. advice?
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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cookanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Do not give up: Your daughter needs to be hospitalized in a facility that can treat her anorexia. She is in a serious state and will not agree to treatment on her own so hospitalization will have to be involuntary. Do not hesitate to get her into proper care.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2015
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