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My Child Is Overweight And It Scares Me He got 15 years old last week and he weigh 81 kg please suggest what to do?
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Obesity and overweight are caused by increased caloric intake and sedentary life style.
Obesity in children may cause Diabetes and Hypertension.
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calories intake should be reduced. take help of dietician.
take more vegetable and fruit
activity should be increased. 30 minutes brisk walk daily is sufficient
reduce screen time. TV computer mobile
adequate sleep
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if no improvement, go to endocrinologist.
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Yes he is overweight but the cause has to be evaluated
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is it familial,metabolic,or endocrine related
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consult ur pediatrician for further evaluation
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You should follow diet plan....
Ask him to do exercise and cut down calories intake...
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kindly do basic blood investigations...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required
Was he always on the higher side?
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Cut junk food and avoid having food watching TV or mobile.
Exercise regularly
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