What is Obesity?, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment – Agrawal Gastrocare Center Indore
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a complicated, chronic disease with many factors involved that can lead to too much body fat and sometimes bad health. Naturally Body fat itself isn’t a disease. But having too much extra body fat can affect how your body works. These changes are gradual, they may become worse with time, and they can have a potential negative impact on one’s health. Losing part of your extra body fat will reduce your health risks. Your health can be greatly affected by even slight weight changes. It’s a medical condition that increases the chance of various illnesses and other medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer.
Causes of Obesity
Eating more calories than what your body can burn causes obesity. The following factors may cause an increase in caloric intake:
●Foods prepared quickly and conveniently tend to be poor in fiber and other nutrients while being rich in sugar and fat.
●Everything contains sugar, including delicious items and drinks that are high in added sugar and have no nutritious value.
●Psychological causes: In today’s environment, loneliness, worry, and sadness are all common and can all result in overeating and obesity.
●Your weight gain may be affected by medications you take for other health issues.
Symptoms of Obesity
The effects of obesity go beyond an increase in body fat. Breathing difficulties, skin problems, trouble sleeping, and other problems can be brought on by obesity.
●Excess body fat.
●A low back ache.
●Tiredness.
●Breathing difficulty.
●Heavy sweating.
●Snoring.
Treatment of Obesity
Since every individual is different, it could take a little trial and error to determine which treatments are most effective for you.
●Medicines: Your doctor may advise you to take some medications at first to reduce your symptoms.
●Additional dietary treatments: You can improve your condition by making changes to your way of life, diet, and sleeping schedule. Eating more vegetables can be beneficial for everyone. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes generally contain more fiber and micronutrient content than they do fat.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Agarwal Gastrocare Center Indore