Patient's question:
Illness onset time: August 1, 2009 to August 15, gained 8 pounds, began testing. Examination results: EEG and endocrine tests were normal. Past treatment and effectiveness: Underwent thorough examinations in the Neurology Department and Endocrinology Department of Huashan Hospital, results were normal, no medication treatment, still suffering from overeating and excessive sleepiness, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
As long as a thorough physical examination reveals no obvious organic inflammation, rapid weight gain in the child is still likely related to what you described—overeating and insufficient exercise, which are significant factors contributing to obesity. I wonder how much your child weighs currently? The standard weight for a 12-year-old child is approximately 32 kg. If it is significantly lower than this standard, it may indicate obesity. In cases of excessive childhood obesity, it is characterized by thick subcutaneous fat, particularly accumulating in the neck, chest, abdomen, and shoulder blades.