Dr. V. Shobi Anandi is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Coimbatore with over 10+ years of experience who specialises in treating hormonal problems in infants, children and adolescents.
Childhood Obesity Treatment in Coimbatore
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What is child obesity?
Obesity problem in children is a complicated disorder that is usually
defined by excess body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic problem. It's a
medical issue that increases your chances of contracting additional
illnesses, health issues like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure,
and certain kinds of cancer.
The specific signs that show in a child dealing with obesity:
Trouble in breathing
Severe fatigue
Profuse sweating
Sleep apnea and snoring
Pain in the joint
Hip dislocation
Rashes on the skin and irritation
Visible stretch marks on hips, abdomen, and back
Excess fat tissue in the breast area (which can be particularly challenging for boys)
Constipation
Early puberty in girls
Delayed puberty in boys
Understanding the benefits of undergoing child obesity treatment :
- Better feeling
- Have more stamina.
- Controlling the amount of cholesterol you have.
- Diabetes type 2 can be cured or improved.
- Reduce the chances of developing heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Enhance mobility and breathing.
How can childhood obesity be diagnosed?
When a child's BMI is at or above the 27 adult equivalent cut off
of IAP’s sex specific BMI-for-age growth charts, it is considered obese.
However, BMI alone might be deceiving because children grow at various rates. Other
considerations that a health care professional will consider while making a diagnosis include:
Considering the health history :
Your child's weight history, weight-loss efforts, physical activity, and exercise routines, eating patterns and appetite management, other conditions your child has had, medications, stress levels, and other health issues may be discussed with your doctor. Your doctor may also look at your family's medical history to see if your child is at risk for certain diseases. This helps your child's doctor analyze the best Treatment of obesity in children.
General examination :
Measuring your height, monitoring vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, listening to your child's heartbeat and lungs, and analyzing your abdomen are all part of this process.
Checking for underlying health concerns:
Your doctor will assess any existing health issues you may have. Your doctor will examine other probable health issues for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, an underactive thyroid, liver problems, and diabetes.
Treatment options for child obesity :
Your child's age determines childhood obesity treatment and whether or not they have any underlying medical concerns. Changes in your child's food habits and physical activity are frequently part of treatment. In some cases, medication or weight-loss surgery may be used to address the condition.
FAQ Questions? Answered!
Obesity in children is caused mostly by lifestyle factors such as a lack of physical activity
and a high-calorie intake of food and beverages. However, genetic and hormonal
variables may also play a role.
Obesity generally starts in childhood and is associated with psychological issues, asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk factors. Childhood obesity is significantly associated with severe problems because many fat children grow up to be obese adults.
Obesity in childhood can lead to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes with its associated cardiovascular, retinal, and renal consequences, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, and asthma.
They are also more prone to experience social isolation, sadness, and low self-esteem, all of which can have long-term consequences. Obese children are more likely to develop various chronic illnesses and disorders, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone, and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes.
Obesity in children significantly impacts their physical health, social and emotional well-being, and self-esteem. It's also linked to poor academic achievement and a decrease in the child's quality of life.
What Out Patients Are Saying
I started noticing my son put on a lot of weight. He lacked interest in doing any kind of physical activity. I wanted to help him to lose the extra weight and become active. Upon a friend's referral, I visited Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. Thankfully, my son was only in the starting stages of obesity, and the doctors were able to provide him with a few tips and medications to treat the condition. Thank you, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, for helping my son to get in shape.
Priyadharshini
Coimbatore
I would like to thank the doctors at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital for guiding my daughter on the right path along with giving her the right treatment for obesity. It has been a couple of months since she underwent the treatment, and now she is full of energy and has been in her best health. This is only possible because of your help. Thank you so much.
Rajkumar
Coimbatore
Our Department’s Experience
Our Department of Pediatrics has treated over 2,00,000+ patients with childhood obesity
treatment over the last 47 years. Our team of highly experienced pediatrician will ensure you
receive the best pediatric obesity treatment in Coimbatore.
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Sri Ramakrishna
Hospital?
Over 47+ Years of
Medical Service
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Infrastructure
Highly Experienced
Pediatrician
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Treatment Methods
Our Doctors and their Experience
Our team of highly experienced pediatrician has immense experience in providing
childhood obesity treatment in Coimbatore.
Dr. V. SHOBI ANANDHI
MD., (Paed)Fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology., Consultant Pediatrician and Paediatric EndocrinologistAwards & Achievement
