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I Am Under Weight And Healthy But I'm Referred To Meet A Consultant. Can I Refuse It ?
Hi, I had my first midwife appointment yersterday. She has referred me to a consultant as ive got a bmi of 17. I have always been slim but I eat 3 meals a day and Im very healthy! Im 29 years old and im finding it a bit embarrasing. Can I refuse to see this consultant and stay with my normal midwife?
Fri, 30 Dec 2011
hi well come to hcm.
Under wt in itself is not disease entity, but if it is due to some illness it should be
treated.The reason for sending to consultant may be to find out any associated
illness responsible for that, may be condition like mild hyper thyroidism where apparently\
You may not have any apprecable physical problem.Its better you consult him no harm
if no illness it will boost up your confidance. Thanks
Under wt in itself is not disease entity, but if it is due to some illness it should be
treated.The reason for sending to consultant may be to find out any associated
illness responsible for that, may be condition like mild hyper thyroidism where apparently\
You may not have any apprecable physical problem.Its better you consult him no harm
if no illness it will boost up your confidance. Thanks
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