Patient's question:
My male child, who is 4 years old this year, recently, I noticed, that he is getting fatter and fatter. Also, he eats more food than most children. He doesn't like to play outside often. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat obesity and laziness in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child is overweight, they can first increase physical activity and control their diet to alleviate symptoms. You can start by gradually increasing the intensity of exercise, such as jogging. For example, the child can gradually add half a lap at a time during their workouts. During this period, it's recommended to eat more cucumber, tomatoes, kiwis, and other foods. Avoid high-calorie, high-fat foods, such as hamburgers, fries, and cookies. In daily life, children should not snack in bed or lie down immediately after eating, as these bad habits can also lead to fat accumulation.It's important to remind parents that if their child's condition worsens during treatment, they must take the child to the hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.