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cheron40
cheron40 Posts: 31 Member
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HI Everyone- I have a 13 yr old son that had a heart condition- for unknown reasons he is very tiny-
with his bone test he measures 9yrs old and is 60 pounds- I am trying to bulk him up- he does drink a boost with extra calories- his dr says he is fine and will live a normal life- but we have run every test and have no clue why he is so tiny- any suggestions would be appreciated
thank you

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  • lucygoesrawr
    lucygoesrawr Posts: 184 Member
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    I don't think anyone here will be able to help you. If you don't trust your doctor in saying he's fine, could you see a different doctor, or get referred to some sort of specialist?
  • never2bstopped
    never2bstopped Posts: 438 Member
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    lucygoesrawr wrote: »
    I don't think anyone here will be able to help you. If you don't trust your doctor in saying he's fine, could you see a different doctor, or get referred to some sort of specialist?

    This

    I would not trust my child's medical issues to be solved by a community of internet strangers.
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
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    There's nothing wrong with being small. As long as he's healthy, it may be counterproductive to try to "bulk him up" with calories he doesn't need.

    I would certainly seek a second opinion. If that doctor agrees that he's healthy, then his height is just part of who he is.
  • cheron40
    cheron40 Posts: 31 Member
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    Thank you for responding- I think my question was taken out of text, I do not want medical advice, nor do I need any, and I don't believe I asked for medical advice, the pediatritian and specialist both suggested I give him a high protein/calorie suppliment such as a protein powder I was looking for suggestions on a protein powder- I have gone to GNC and got a protein powder from them,

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