Is it possible to be anorexic at 8 years old? | read details |?!


Question: Is it possible to be anorexic at 8 years old!? | read details |!?
my sister is 8 & does not eat alot
she asks for something to eat then leaves it
she hasnt eaten a proper meal in about 8-10weeks
shes 5ft and weighs 4stones/56lb
my parents are concidering taking her to a E!.D place
all she does is drink until she's full so she doesnt have to eat!.
is it possible to be anorexic at 8 years based on this infomation!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
It is indeed possible for 8 year olds to be anorexic, however maybe she has developed a phobia of eating, afraid of swallowing, etc!.

It does happen, however she should be taken to a doctor to be checked over as soon as

And can I suggest not to ask/bother her too much about her eating habits, this could reinforce the underlying problem!.

A doctor will tell you how to best handle it!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It is very possible and growing increasingly popular for 6-10 year old girls to be anorexic!. Your parents should take her to see someone right away!. 56 pounds at 5 feet is much too unhealthy!. Make sure you remind her of how beautiful she is without having to starve herself!. I hope everything works out well!Www@Answer-Health@Com

it may be but it is a complex phsycological disease
people mainly think about their appearence and are obsessed with weight gain
she may not have it yet but may develop into itWww@Answer-Health@Com

i would say so her bmi is under weight at 10!.9 it is dangerously low but with her being only 8 it might b diff so go c an e!.d
gd luck i hope shes ok xWww@Answer-Health@Com

it is quite possible for an 8 year old to be anorexic!. I suggest you talk to her about it, and get her some help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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