Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, already in primary school. Recently, I've noticed that my child is getting fatter and eating more. He's also become quite lazy. Please ask: How can effective treatment be provided for pediatric obesity?Doctor's answer:
If the child suffers from obesity, parents should start by addressing their exercise and diet. For pediatric obesity, more aerobic exercises such as climbing hills and swimming are beneficial. Additionally, they should eat more vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers. Frying foods and dried fruits should be prohibited, as these are high in empty calories and fat. It is also important to help the child break the habit of being inactive after meals or overeating. During the treatment of pediatric obesity, if the condition is severe, it is recommended that parents first take the child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of obesity and then receive targeted treatment.