Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 7 years old this year. In this year, I feel that my child has a lot of meat on her body. At the same time, she can eat several bowls of food in one meal. Even when I ask her to exercise, she doesn't want to. Please ask: How should pediatric obesity be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
When a child suffers from obesity, parents can increase their exercise and control their diet to improve the condition. Parents should supervise the child to engage in aerobic exercises like jogging and swimming. In terms of diet, the child should eat more cucumbers, carrots, spinach, etc., and avoid fried foods and dried fruits, as these are high in empty calories and fat. It's important to help the child correct habits like being inactive after meals or overeating. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if the child's symptoms are severe, it is crucial to seek medical treatment promptly and not blindly trust certain medications.