will i need hospitalization?

Question

I have been to the doctor several times for my weight loss.
I am very underweight and my bmi keeps falling lower and lower.
She doesnt seem to be taking me seriously.
She did blood tests for diabetes, thyroid, electrolyte imbalances, and pregnancy. Everything came back normal. except high levels of calcium, which she said is apparently no big deal.

at what bmi will i need hospitalization?
my current bmi is 15.2

i want to be healthy again, that is my concern.

Answer 1

A high calcium level deserves attention. Have you had your potassium level checked?
Calcium level effects your heart--don't mess around with this.
Eating disorders, parathyroid, and I think Adrenal gland can also cause calcium level problems.
See another doctor--unexplained weight loss is a wake up call.

Answer 2

Hi there although I'm not a doctor I do remember bmi from a chat with a nutritionist I had.
18.5 is considered underweight!
so 15.2 is very low and your doctor should be concerned.

Hmmm maybe you should get a new doctor if possible asap? It's very unprofessional of your current one to be doubting your OWN health concerns.

What's your food intake like? Focusing on good carbohydrates may be helpful, specifically on ones that come from whole grains. Eating slowly and steadily is important as well. Lots of water and just overall more whole foods.

Also if you smoke, stop immediately!

Best of luck and take good care of yourself.

Answer 3

Symptoms of Hypercalcemia:

Skeletal system symptoms may include bone pain, loss of height, spinal column curvature, fractures, weakness, muscle twitches and decrease in muscle mass. You may also have memory loss, depression, irritability or signs of dementia. Your digestive system may signal decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting.

Reason for your weight loss, probably is due to loss of appetite. or eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia or dieting.


Although there are many causes of hypercalcemia, the most common cause is too much parathyroid hormone (PTH), termed primary hyperparathyroidism.
High PTH causes the excess of calcium termed benign hypercalcemia. Blood calcium can also be high despite low levels of PTH; however, certain malignancies such as lung and breast cancer may cause that.
Certain drugs such as lithium may cause hypercalcemia. Excess vitamin D from diet or herbal supplements may cause hypercalcemia. Other causes include thyroid disorders, prolonged immobilization, and the ingestion of massive amounts of calcium such as the excessive use of Tums.

A normal BMI score is one that falls
between 18.5 and 24.9. A normal score indicates that a person is within the
normal weight status for his or her height. A BMI chart is used to categorize a
person as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese.

BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 & above Obese


Because your BMI is only 15.2; you're considered underweight.

A BMI under 20 increases the risk of physical and mental ill health

* An extra 1,000kcal/day is recommended for weight gain

* Advice on diet must be realistic.

What are the health risks of being underweight? We are well aware of the dangers of obesity, but underweight people (BMI <20kg/[m.sup.2]) and the malnourished (BMI <18.5kg/[m.sup.2]) also face risks.

FIGURE 1. HEALTH RISKS * Heart problems * Lowered resistance to infection * Chronic fatigue * Anaemia * Depression * Respiratory disease * Cancer * Osteoporosis.

For example, underweight people are at increased risk of respiratory tuberculosis. Underweight men are at high risk of depression, attempted suicide or consideration of suicide.

Being underweight may be more common than obesity in some populations, such as homeless people, ex-prisoners, alcoholics, drug users, refugees, young people who run away from home and people with mental health problems.

Ill health and premature death due to a wide range of diseases is more prevalent among people with a low income. Yet low BMI does not appear to be a priority on anyone's health agenda.

MALNUTRITION

Malnutrition is an imbalance or deficiency of nutrients, and covers problems of both under- and over-nutrition. A BMI under 18.5kg/[m.sup.2] indicates malnutrition. The three leading causes of malnutrition are:

* poverty--and remember that students often have low incomes

* ignorance or indifference

* diseases and substance abuse.

Alcohol alters the absorption and metabolism of many nutrients, including amino acids, calcium, vitamin B1 (thiamine), folio acid and vitamin C.


No, you don't need hospitalization. Aside from the above; you should follow a good nutritional guide plan set up by your doctor. Take a lot of vitamins and minerals; your weight should improve and thus your BMI. Develop good eating habits. Eat frequent small meals. Drink a lot of water.

Answer 4

never hurts to have a 2nd opinion. i would coz your body is trying to tell you something is not right. good luck