Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 years old. Recently, I've noticed that she's becoming fatter and can eat several bowls of food at a meal. She likes to lie down after eating. How should I deal with pediatric obesity that doesn't like to exercise?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should first change their symptoms by increasing their physical activity and controlling their diet. Arrange activities like swimming and jogging within the child's tolerance, and encourage them to eat more vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers. Make sure the child avoids high-calorie foods like cakes, chips, and cola. Additionally, if the child tends to lie down after eating, parents must help them correct this unhealthy behavior. During the treatment for childhood obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to identify the cause of the obesity and then treat it accordingly.