small child

cheron40

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

lucygoesrawr

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

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?

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I would not trust my child's medical issues to be solved by a community of internet strangers.

seska422

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.

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cheron40

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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