“Is childhood obesity a problem?”

Childhood obesity is a major health problem for children, yes. At the minimum, it increases the child's risk of hypertension and diabetes, but there are other health risks as well. It also increases the chances that the child will be bullied or made fun of at school. Yes, please take the child to see the doctor.

It is a significant problem. If left untreated, or not addressed, it is only a matter of time before your child suffers not only diabetes and heart problems, but your child will suffer joint and structural problems. This is also the time of life where self esteem is developed and when obese that suffers as well. I would suggest going to: https://obesitymedicine.org/find-obesity-treatment/ to find a bariatric physician who can help you as well as working closely with your pediatrician. At the end of the day, too many children eat too many carbs and I have many of my patients eating a Ketogenic diet. I suggest working with your bariatric physician to determine the best treatment options for your child.