Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. In the past few weeks, I've noticed that he has gained a lot of weight and eats more than other children. He prefers to lie down after eating. I'm asking: How should I treat my child's obesity and laziness?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should address the issue through exercise and dietary changes. Activities such as swimming and hill climbing are highly effective in alleviating obesity symptoms. Additionally, increasing the intake of vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers is beneficial. It is essential to prohibit children from consuming high-calorie, high-fat foods such as cakes, nuts, and cookies. Moreover, parents must help children break the habit of disliking exercise, as this can lead to fat accumulation.During the treatment of obesity in children, if the aforementioned methods do not alleviate the symptoms, parents should promptly take the child to the hospital to identify the underlying cause and prevent the condition from worsening.