Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old. In this year, I noticed that my child is getting fatter and fatter, and at the same time, he has been eating more recently. He doesn't like to play outside, and I ask: How should pediatric obesity be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
If the child suffers from obesity, parents should start by focusing on their exercise and diet. They can first encourage the child to engage in aerobic exercises such as jogging, climbing hills, and swimming. Additionally, they should eat more vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds. High-calorie foods like peanuts and burgers should be avoided. Moreover, children should not be allowed to lie down motionless immediately after meals. During the treatment for pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the obesity before providing targeted treatment.