Unfortunately, obesity in a child is quitea common problem today. After all, often worried parents turn for help to a doctor because of excess weight. This is a very serious condition, such children need constant care, attention and qualified help. After all, obesity often leads to a mass of complications, including diabetes.
Obesity in the child and the reasons for its development
Problems with excess weight can appear onmany reasons. Some people believe that the only factor that provokes obesity is malnutrition and sedentary lifestyle. Indeed, an unbalanced diet with a predominance of simple carbohydrates and fats can lead to a set of excess weight. But, unfortunately, the reasons are not always so simple and obvious.
Obesity in children: photos and basic symptoms
Obesity is appropriate to speak in cases whereBody weight exceeds the average statistical indicators by at least 30%. In any case, it is very important to pay attention to the accompanying symptoms. As a rule, obesity in a child is accompanied by lethargy, lack of interest in active games or sports, as well as increased appetite. But there are other signs that you should pay attention to. For example, symptoms such as dry skin, weakness and fatigue, poor school performance, decreased appetite and the appearance of bags under the eyes, along with overweight may indicate the presence of hypothyroidism. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor will need all the data on the child's health, as well as the results of the tests.
Obesity: treatment
Therapy in such cases directly depends on thecauses of pathology. If obesity in a child is the result of malnutrition and bad habits, then treatment should begin with the right diet and physical activity. In this case, experts recommend to abandon easily digestible carbohydrates (sweets, chocolate, sugar), preferring protein products, as well as fresh fruit and vegetable dishes. If excess weight is associated with diseases of the endocrine system, then along with proper nutrition it is advisable to use hormone therapy. The prognosis at the time of the begun therapy is quite favorable - the majority of children in due course return to normal weight.