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2017-08-04 05:29:55
My son is 8 years old and weighs 46 kgs and has lot accumulated mass in mid section should be tested for thyroid or is he ormal
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Hi Mam ..he is definitely obese ..what  is his height ?  Generally if thyroid is low then height will also come down.  Thyroid is one of the causes of obesity.. there are others too..most common reason is over eating and lack of exercise...
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pls see a nearby pediatrician in person for detailed evaluation

Answered2017-08-04 07:13:17

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