Suspicious of my doctor?

Question

im 13 and have been having stomach problems since i was born and that leads me to problem no.1 everytime i go she says its nothing and she gives me tablets like alka seltzer and tells me just take that and ull be better so i did wen i was like 8 until now lately ive been expeiirincing some late night stomach problems and i say *** it im just gonna try to throw up so i dont hav 2 take it any more but i cant and she keeps telling me itll be okay just do this and that it doesnt work!!!!i cant be taking alka seltzer 4 ever!

problem no.2 i feel im under wight because i weight like 94-98 pounds and i asked her is that normal 4 my age and she said it doesnt matter u weight u shuld weigh wat u weight ok then y is my body like a skeleton im not kidding if i push my stomach in a bit u can c my ribs and sumtimes u can c my bakbone!i wanna gain a bit of weight cause wen i play baseball i get tired fast my dad says its cause my body doesnt have energy or meat wat foods can i eat that will make a bit fatter and is my doctor acting weirdly?

Answer 1

Go to a walk in clinic to get a different answer. Try a few different doctors. She sounds like a bad doctor to me. Anyone that's had the same problem for years with no correction deserves much more attention than you're getting. Its your health, dont settle.

As for foods, you don't want to get fatter especially if you're into sports. Do you weight train at all? Maybe talk to your parents about getting some dumbbells to improve your game (or go to a gym), and just do some weights a couple times a week. Eat lots of healthy foods like lean meats, fruits and veggies, whole grain breads, healthy fats like nuts, olive oil etc. You could also try a mass gainer as a last resort, like from a fitness nutrition store. What kinds of foods do you eat? How many times a day do you eat? Those are important questions to ask.

Answer 2

Tell her you are 13, and to stop treating you like a little 5 year old. Tell her you want to know what's wrong with you, and ask her exactly why she is prohibiting you from gaining weight.

Don't be rude, but be firm. Stand your ground.

Answer 3

Some docs passed school, but only learned how to give over the counter medications and pretend that they know what they are talking about. They are some pretty incompetent doctors. If you don't like one doc, just go to another one.

Answer 4

Tell your parents that you are old enough that you feel like seeing a male doctor.  Use this excuse to get them to help you find a different doctor.  Come to your first appointment with a list of questions and get answers. If you don't like the answers, switch doctors again.

Answer 5

people would die to be as skinny as you just accept it. it doesnt matter till your older and your weight is good for your age

Answer 6

Something in your diet that you have an allergic reaction to could possibly be causing your stomach problems.  Some people are allergic to some pretty basic foods like wheat.  You should also find a new doctor.

Answer 7

I would recommend you change your doctor. Good Luck!!!

Answer 8

switch doctors.

or when your there the next time. tell her exactly what you're telling us.

dont leave without a decent answer.

Answer 9

This sounds like food allergies - they can be very serious. You're absolutely right, you can't be taking alka seltzer for ever. Find another doctor, preferably one who specialises in diet and nutrition.

You are getting tired because your digestion isn't working properly, so your body can't supply the energy you need.

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I've suffered badly from this sort of problem for years, as has one of my relations. You'll have to keep on until it's sorted out, and I hope your parents will help. Good luck!