Patient's question:
Boy, just 2 years old, recently for the past few weeks, it has been observed that the child is getting fatter and can eat several bowls of food in one meal. When asked to exercise, he is unwilling. How should pediatric obesity be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should address the situation through exercise and dietary changes. Parents can encourage their child to engage in sports that are beneficial for weight loss, such as jogging or swimming, and increase their intake of vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. High-calorie foods like nuts and burgers should be avoided. It’s also important to help children break the habit of being inactive after meals or overeating. Parents should be reminded that if the child’s condition worsens during treatment, they must take the child to a hospital to diagnose the issue and receive targeted treatment.