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Hi,

Sorry if this post is not welcomed,
I cant really find the words to make it diplomatic and safe,
But,
I know under a bmi of 18 is worrying
Under 15 is just really dangerous,
But what weight can a person be when they are probably going to die,

My sister is really ill and I just want to know the level of serious risk involved.
I mean am I worrying to much, or not enough.
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Its different for everyone depending on size/shape/ health.... My sister was very worried for me and didnt know how to help and went to our local GP for advice and queries on weight and health. Id reccomend just being there for her at the moment, me and my sister are very close and open because she is there for ma and vice versa. It helps me with my disorder alot, just knowing she cares about me.x
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well, below 18 is considered dangerous. i would think below 15 would be lethal. does she look sick? has her period stopped? does she lie about food? is she irritable? are her eyes becoming deepset? is she always tired? these are just some of the symptoms of anorexia. do your parents know? they should. your sister needs to go to a doctor if you're worried in the slightest! i hope she's okay!
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Any number that signifies she's underweight is dangerous and therefore life-threatening. But there is no exact bmi that means woops, you're dead...
For some girls only a bit under healthy weight can mean lasting and severe damage to health and for some it can easily lead to heart failure. If she appears anorexic, I would definitely try to talk to her about it and have her see a doctor immediately.
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awh thanks guys,
your all very concerned,
she is anorexic, she has been for a few years,
she knows it and admitts it sometimes,
her bmi is just under 14.

she cant even open doors sometimes, becasue shes too weak.

so i was just wondering how low a body can go really.
shes not getting better, shes still loosing weight. slowly.

thanks for your concern!
really good of you all.

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