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Haven't been to the doctors in 5 years & as for my height & so underweight. is that a serious problem ? i hate how skinny i am. help me please !
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Start with nutrition: You might see a nutritionist first to look at your diet, to determine what your caloric intake is in comparison to your activities. If, during this evaluation, there is suggestion of a medical reason, such as malabsorption (usually manifest by diarrhea/foul smelling stool), hyperthyroidism, infectious or malignant causes, a referral to a physician is warranted for additional testing.
Answered 8/23/2013
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