Patient's question:
My son is one year old. Recently, I noticed that my child has a lot of flesh on his body, and he can eat several bowls of food in one meal. Usually, he doesn't like to go out to play. I wonder: How should obesity in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child is overweight, you can first help them increase physical activity and control their diet to alleviate the symptoms. Encourage the child to engage in sports suitable for their age, such as swimming or jogging. During this period, let them eat more foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, and kiwis. Avoid letting them consume high-calorie, high-fat foods, such as hamburgers, french fries, and cookies. Help the child break the habit of being inactive after meals or overeating. If the above methods do not relieve your child's obesity symptoms during treatment, it is important to promptly take them to the hospital to identify the cause and prevent the condition from worsening.