Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, already in elementary school. This year, I noticed that my child is getting fatter, and recently, he has been eating more and more, and he is also very lazy. Please ask: How can the obesity of the child be effectively treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child has obesity, parents should first change his symptoms through increasing his exercise amount and control. They can start by gradually increasing the exercise intensity while the child is exercising, such as jogging. For instance, they can add half a lap at a time during each round. Additionally, the child should eat more high-fiber foods like spinach and carrots. Frying foods and dried fruits should be prohibited, as these are high in empty calories and fat. Furthermore, children should not lie down motionless after meals. During the treatment of childhood obesity, if the child's obesity symptoms are severe, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly. Do not blindly trust certain medications.