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    Jun 6, 2012, 06:20 PM
    Should I seek medical help for my daughter?
    I have a 15 year old daughter who has lost 10lbs in the last 3 months. She was underweight. Now she looks horrible. I can see every bone in her body. She had kidney surgery when she was 6 and was hit by a car when she was 10. She is borderline diabetic. She has had blood taken so further testing can be done. I am waiting for the blood results. Meanwhile I don't know if I should contact her other doctors? She hates the hospital and people fussing over her. Is it possible that something else could be wrong?
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    Jun 6, 2012, 06:31 PM
    How is her appetite?

    I really wish that we could tell you what's going on. My initial thought is anorexia, or bulimia. That's a concern with teens her age. But that's just a guess.

    I would definitely contact her other doctors. I'd also ask her to keep track of what she's eating, and how much she's eating.

    I hope everything is okay.
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    Jun 6, 2012, 06:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Alty View Post
    My initial thought is anorexia, or bulimia. That's a concern with teens her age. But that's just a guess.
    My first guess as well. What is her diet like?
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