16 year old, 5'1", 6st/84lbs?!
Question: 16 year old, 5'1", 6st/84lbs!?
im really worried because im really underweight for my age and i eat loads (iv just had 2 packets of crisps, 3 bananas and 2/6 of a cheesecake for a snack)!.
thing is, i havent started my periods yet or began to develop breasts!. im slightly worried because i was doing my coursework and i read there are chances of infertility due to being underweight and i remembered that near my (uterus!?) i sometimes feel these clenching pains, sometimes i cant walk and sometimes its like i need a wee but i dont!.
i was wondering if it was normal to be my height/weight/age cos when i looked at thee bmi chart i was way off whereas my mates weigh like 10stones!.
PS!. NO! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE ANOREXIC TO BE UNDERWEIGHT! Www@Answer-Health@Com
thing is, i havent started my periods yet or began to develop breasts!. im slightly worried because i was doing my coursework and i read there are chances of infertility due to being underweight and i remembered that near my (uterus!?) i sometimes feel these clenching pains, sometimes i cant walk and sometimes its like i need a wee but i dont!.
i was wondering if it was normal to be my height/weight/age cos when i looked at thee bmi chart i was way off whereas my mates weigh like 10stones!.
PS!. NO! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE ANOREXIC TO BE UNDERWEIGHT! Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
First of all you made a very good point, you DON'T have to be Anorexic to be underweight!. Anorexia is a mental disorder!. You are underweight though and it's good you realise this!.
You have primary amenorrhoea; by 16 your periods should have started and this needs to be investigated why they have not!. It is very likely this could be due to the fact your underweight!. The best thing to do, is see your GP, who may refer you to a dietitian so you can work out a meal plan to gain weight!. This does require management!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You have primary amenorrhoea; by 16 your periods should have started and this needs to be investigated why they have not!. It is very likely this could be due to the fact your underweight!. The best thing to do, is see your GP, who may refer you to a dietitian so you can work out a meal plan to gain weight!. This does require management!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You should see a doctor about this: you're *very* seriously underweight, and that's most likely the cause of your amennorhoea!.
"A 61-inch tall, 84-pound, 16-year-old girl has a body mass index (BMI) of 15!.9, which is at the 1st percentile for age!. This suggests that this girl is underweight!. A healthy weight range for this particular girl would be from about 95-pounds to 130-pounds!."
Age-appropriate BMI calculator and info are available at: http://www!.kidsnutrition!.org/bodycomp/bm!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
"A 61-inch tall, 84-pound, 16-year-old girl has a body mass index (BMI) of 15!.9, which is at the 1st percentile for age!. This suggests that this girl is underweight!. A healthy weight range for this particular girl would be from about 95-pounds to 130-pounds!."
Age-appropriate BMI calculator and info are available at: http://www!.kidsnutrition!.org/bodycomp/bm!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You are definitely too skinny! (I'm 5'1 and 115 lbs) I suggest high calorie foods and nutrition drinks to make sure your diet is healthy enough for your body!. I'd be concerned about the medical issue you brought up!. Perhaps see a doctor about that - it may be causing you to be underweight also!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am a 13 year old 5'3" and weigh 8st 1lbs!.
You are really underweight visit your doctor you can work out a healthy eating plan!.
Good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
You are really underweight visit your doctor you can work out a healthy eating plan!.
Good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
your seriously underweight
go to the doctor and be put on a high calorie diet (lucky cow)
and mention about your periods
good luck :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
go to the doctor and be put on a high calorie diet (lucky cow)
and mention about your periods
good luck :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
I actually was once in this position i had a high metabolism but always looked good i had a bad split from a boyfriend and for some reason was not putting any weight on i could do nothing be eat all day and still not put on a pound is was really worrying for my parents who took me to the doctor who sent me to a diet doctor who refused to help because i smoked! eventually though i started to get over this bloke and the weight pilled on now 4 years on i cant get rid of it! silly really that my body was deppressed not me! I know this may not be the same but i thought i would tell you what happened to me as it may help in some way! hope it does!! xxWww@Answer-Health@Com