How to manage childhood obesity and early puberty?

Hello,

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Hypothyroidism itself can be one of the causes of this prematurity. When have you got your thyroid levels done?

I suggest you repeat it if not been done recently. What is the height of the child and her current weight? How many doses of thyroid hormone you are giving?

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your problem.

This appears to be a case of precocious puberty. Has puberty started already in your child, such as the development of breasts or menstruation? The causes of this can be any of the following:

• Any abnormality in the brain or head trauma can also be one of the causes, though not necessarily in your case.
• Hypothyroidism.
• There may be a problem with the gonads that is the ovary.

There can be a few more, but it will be difficult for you to understand. So, first, we need to know the exact cause of why this is happening. So, the exact remedy can be given.

Your child may have early puberty and short stature. But one thing I must add is that I have not seen the child. After a proper examination of the child, a few tests have to be done to reach an exact cause.

Yes, there is a remedy once we reach the diagnosis. Some drugs can halt the progression. And your child can be perfectly normal depending upon the exact cause.

I am writing a few investigations that should be done. But, I suggest you see an endocrinologist, preferably a pediatric endocrinologist, if you find one, because the exact treatment can only be done after a thorough history and examination of your child.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.