Patient's question:
Onset of greedy and sleepy illness: August 1, 2009 to August 15, 2009, gained 8 pounds. Started testing and examination results: EEG and endocrine were normal. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Underwent thorough examinations in the Neurology Department and Endocrinology Department of Huashan Hospital, results were normal, no medication treatment was administered. Currently still greedy and sleepy, what to do?Doctor's answer:
As long as a thorough physical examination reveals no obvious organic inflammation, rapid weight gain in the child may still be related to what you described—overeating and lack of exercise, which are significant factors contributing to obesity. I don’t know 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.