Diseases of children (pediatrics)

Diagnosis of obesity in children

Children with obesity need to consult a medical geneticist and endocrinologist to rule out hereditary and endocrine diseases that require specialized treatment.

Overweight and obesity in children

Obesity (Latin: adipositas) is a chronic eating disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the body. Currently, the terms "obesity" and "overweight" are used equally often in pediatrics, with the term "overweight" being preferable.

Diagnosis of hypotrophy

The diagnosis of "Protein-energy malnutrition" (hypotrophy) in children is based on anamnesis data, clinical manifestations of the disease, assessment of anthropometric indicators and data from laboratory research methods.

Pathogenesis of hypotrophy

Despite the diversity of etiological factors causing the development of malnutrition in children, its pathogenesis is based on a chronic stress reaction - one of the universal non-specific pathophysiological reactions of the body that occurs in many diseases, as well as with prolonged exposure to various damaging factors.

Hypotrophy

Hypotrophy is an alimentary-dependent condition caused by predominant protein and/or energy starvation of sufficient duration and/or intensity.