Diseases
obesity
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Overview
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
Symptoms
- increased sweating.
- difficulty doing physical activity.
- often feeling very tired.
- low confidence and self-esteem.
Causes
- most people's diets are too high in calories
- genetic, behavioral, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight,
Risk factors
- family inheritance and influences
- lifestyle choices ( unhealthy diet ,liquid calories.,
- certain diseases and medications
Diagnosis
- taking your health history
- a general physical exam. this includes measuring your height; checking vital sig
- calculating your bmi. a bmi of 30 or higher is considered obesity.
- measuring waist circumference. women >35 inches and men >40 inches (risk factors
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is obesity?
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
What are the symptoms of obesity?
increased sweating., difficulty doing physical activity., often feeling very tired., low confidence and self-esteem.
What causes obesity?
most people's diets are too high in calories; genetic, behavioral, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight,
Which medicines are used for obesity?
amphetamine, bupropion-naltrexone, chitosan, green tea, liraglutide, methamphetamine, orlistat, semaglutide, tirzepatide
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