How to Help an Anorexic Teen Boy?!


Question: How to Help an Anorexic Teen Boy!?
I have a friend, he's 14 years old, 5'10" and weighs 104 lbs!. Despite the fact he's skin-and-bones thin and you can see his ribcage sticking out about four inches above his stomach, he's still felt fat ever since he hit 100 lbs!. He absolutely refuses to eat, all the time, even if he's starving!. I don't think he throws up after eating (which he only does when forced to, and not much at that!.) How do I help him, either to stop or to see that he's being rediculous!? Obviously telling him he's too thin and throwing numbers and facts at him doesn't work!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Being that thin and so tall is extremely dangerous! I'm 5"10 and I was told by my doctors that if I ever weighed under 150 lbs I would eventually end up in a wheel chair because my bones would get brittle!. Then they wouldnt be able to support my body!.

Please tell someone about his problem!. If his parents arent aware, tell them and also a guidance counselor!.

Your a good friend for being concerned!. :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

tell him you are extremely worried about him and that you think he should get professional help so nothing bad will happen to him (die from malnutrition!.!.!.etc)!. considering hes 14, if you cannot reach out to him, maybe try and talk to his parents!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I think you should encourage him to seek some professional help!. & Try to be very sensitive!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

wow ive never heard of anerexic boys!.!. umm i think you should talk to him and also since hes 14 i assume hes in school so talk to a school counselor or a doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com

He needs medical attention not a yahoo answer, If you care for him take him to an specialist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

refer him to a professional!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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