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Over weight
My daughter is 6.5 , she weighs 32 kgs
Being over weight is a serious concern? she had mild viral fever during Diwali holidays
From past one week , she is sweating excessively under normal temperature also.
Please suggest if any medical tests are needed.
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If her temperature is more than 100 Fahrenheit, repeatedly for many readings , you will need to do her fever profile.
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Overweight children need the right diet , stop all sweets and junk food . Use less oil .No butter and ghee. Exercise for 40 min in the form of games and cycling is advised.
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If there is no fever recorded , then no need to do any tests .However excesses sweat can be caused by Thyroid hormone imbalances also . You can do a thyroid profile then .
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We have to take her height weight age and growth rate into consideration . Obesity must not be encouraged as it results into metabolic syndrome . You must consult regularly to decide balance of input out put & to investigate hypothyroidism and other causes of obesity . At the same time she should not be deprived of nutrients . This needs regular consultancy so make a plan .
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Number of variables need to be looked into.
Kindly consult your Paediatrician
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents ,
Your child is overweight, for your knowledge 100ml milk gives 70calories of energy 100ml juices give 55calories of energy and 100gm of semisolid diet gives 350calories of energy.
Hope you would utilize this knowledge,
Reduced caloric intake &increase in expenditure by exercise ,cycling, jogging.
Get thyroid profile done.
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
For now you can do thyroid profile , free t3,free t4, tsh . Heat / cold intolerance, weight gain can happen in thyroid disorders. More history needed for other investigations.
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Consult online
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
She needs complete check up
You should consult online for further details and a prescription
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