Excess weight can sometimes be a far more serious condition than just a cosmetic issue.
In fact, carrying too many extra pounds endangers one’s health and perhaps one’s life.
In the instance of the youngster we’d like to tell you about, though, even doctors are powerless to help.
Misael Caldoo Abreu is a Brazilian.
Misael had an enviable appetite from birth: he was continually hungry and seemed to be never content.
The baby gained 3 kg in the first month of life. The pace did not slow down over time.
By the age of five, the boy weighed 81 kg, almost as much as an adult man.
Because it is extremely unusual, the trait is poorly understood. Children with this syndrome tend to be overweight, and their mental development is impeded.
The worst part is that the physicians have no idea how to help the youngster.
Working with a psychologist and limiting one’s diet do not help. Misael was prescribed walking, but he just cannot walk for an extended period of time.
Parents can only hope that professionals from other nations will be able to help the infant, as his weight has grown problematic.
Misael periodically stops breathing while sleeping, which might be dangerous if an efficient treatment approach is not developed.
