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How Can Excessive Weight Gain With Depression Be Treated?

Hi Doc, how are you? This is Nasir here.My 8 year old daughter is obese.Her weight is 38.5 kg.Although her food intake is very less,of late she has been putting a lot of weight.I am really concerned. I am increasing her physical activities.Sometimes she feels depressed.What shall i do?What specific exercises are recommended for her?Is warm water with lemon and honey advisable for her early in the morning.Doctors advise on intake of lots of fibre,but it becomes very tedious to keep a watch on what she is eating and what she is not.Please advise.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hello,Welcome to the HCM
Brief..Do not take stress on that and dont let her feel that she is overweigt.
Detailed answer...Weight measurements can change time by time,since she is going to end prepubertal stage ,and some time hormonal change can effect on Body mass index and metabolism.As this is growing age and dont pull her to think much about the weight ,just encourage her to have food on time and divide in 6 meals in a day with plenty of fruits and vegetables.Cycling could be enjoyable and helpfull for her too.
Depression is just a thought which can be increased if some one is think much about it.Have faith on her and make her feel that it is fine that she has 38 Kg weight ,no problem in that at all.Make her feel that she is especial.
Hopefully my answer will be helpfull.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
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How Can Excessive Weight Gain With Depression Be Treated?

Hello,Welcome to the HCM Brief..Do not take stress on that and dont let her feel that she is overweigt. Detailed answer...Weight measurements can change time by time,since she is going to end prepubertal stage ,and some time hormonal change can effect on Body mass index and metabolism.As this is growing age and dont pull her to think much about the weight ,just encourage her to have food on time and divide in 6 meals in a day with plenty of fruits and vegetables.Cycling could be enjoyable and helpfull for her too. Depression is just a thought which can be increased if some one is think much about it.Have faith on her and make her feel that it is fine that she has 38 Kg weight ,no problem in that at all.Make her feel that she is especial. Hopefully my answer will be helpfull. Regards,Dr.Maheshwari