Patient's question:
The baby was examined by the doctor during the check-up, and the doctor said he was overly obese. What are the dangers of childhood obesity? Is it very serious?Doctor's answer:
Childhood obesity, especially moderate to severe obesity with an increase of more than 20%, can lead to a series of metabolic syndromes, including:1. Hyperlipidemia, which can occur in most obese children;
2. Hypertension, as childhood obesity directly causes high blood pressure;
3. Coronary heart disease, obesity can lead to myocardial damage;
4. Hyperinsulinemia, metabolic disorders after obesity cause excessive insulin secretion, resulting in insulin dysfunction.