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Why Are The Stomach And Bottom Protruding In A Skinny Child?
My nine year old daughter is very skinny and little for her age (52 lbs and 50 in). She is very active in gymnastics and cheerleading. She is VERY limber. However, her belly has always stuck out (almost looks like she pregnant). Also seems like she sticks her bottom out too. Is this normal? Should I take her to be checked out? What kind of Dr.?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi... by what you say I feel that she is a very slender kid, but with protuberant abdomen and because of this she might have developed a postural lumbar lordosis which is making her buttocks to be too prominent out.
If I were her pediatrician, I would have evaluated for a liver disorder. So I suggest you get in touch with your pediatrician regarding this or if you are willing I suggest a paediatric gastroenterologist.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
If I were her pediatrician, I would have evaluated for a liver disorder. So I suggest you get in touch with your pediatrician regarding this or if you are willing I suggest a paediatric gastroenterologist.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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