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Question: My son is 7yrs, height-127 cms, and weight - 37 kg.
As his weight is on higher end, we got some tests done as per the doctor's advise. Everything is normal, his Cortisol level is 50.23, where as the normal range starts from 54.9 or so.
I wanted to check how this result should be co-related
As his weight is on higher end, we got some tests done as per the doctor's advise. Everything is normal, his Cortisol level is 50.23, where as the normal range starts from 54.9 or so.
I wanted to check how this result should be co-related
Brief Answer:
It is fine. You need not worry.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
The cortisol level is acceptable. Sometimes it is related to growth and hence your doctor could have ordered for it. You need not worry about it. Its fine.
As for the weight, let me mention that for weight gain to occur, there should be surplus difference between the amount of energy taken in as food and the total energy expenditure. A regular vigorous physical activity (read:playing) of at least 1 hour is essential.
Regards
It is fine. You need not worry.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
The cortisol level is acceptable. Sometimes it is related to growth and hence your doctor could have ordered for it. You need not worry about it. Its fine.
As for the weight, let me mention that for weight gain to occur, there should be surplus difference between the amount of energy taken in as food and the total energy expenditure. A regular vigorous physical activity (read:playing) of at least 1 hour is essential.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor,
Thanks so much for the response.
I accept, he is not getting enough physical activity due to some time conflicts. We will definitely work on that part.
Thanks so much for the response.
I accept, he is not getting enough physical activity due to some time conflicts. We will definitely work on that part.
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modification is all that is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Childhood obesity is on the rise. Lifestyle modification is all that is needed.
Wish you all the best.
Regards
Lifestyle modification is all that is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Childhood obesity is on the rise. Lifestyle modification is all that is needed.
Wish you all the best.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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