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My height is 5ft10.5 wt. 65 & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See Dr.: If you are 5 feet 10.5 inches and only weigh 65 pounds? Then you are severely underweight. See a dr. For an evaluation.

Answered 6/10/2013

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