disorders of nutrition
Obesity
Symptoms of Obesity
The most obvious symptom of obesity is a change in the person's appearance. Having obesity increases the risk of many health problems. Virtually every organ system can be affected. These weight-related health problems can cause symptoms, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing during activity, snoring, skin abnormalities including stretch marks, and joint and back pain. Obesity increases the risk of the following: Abnormal levels of cholesterol and other fats (lipids), called Dyslipidemia None High Blood Pressure (hypertension) Metabolic Syndrome , which includes resistance to the effects of Overview of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) None Heart Failure (HF) None Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or a high blood sugar level that is not high enough to be considered diabetes ( Cancer of the breast, uterus, ovaries, colon, prostate, kidneys, or pancreas Gallstones and other gallbladder disorders Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (GERD) level, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) , and reduced fertility in men , Skin disorders Varicose Veins None Fatty Liver and Blood clots ( Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Sleep Apnea None Osteoarthritis (OA) , Depression anxiety, and Sleep Apnea can develop if excess fat in the neck compresses the airway during sleep. Breathing stops for a few moments, as often as hundreds of times a night. This disorder is often undiagnosed. It can cause loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness and increases the risk of Obesity can increase the risk of early death. The more severe the obesity, the higher the risk. It is the second most common cause of preventable death (cigarette smoking is the most common). Studies indicate that over a period of 15 years, the death rate is 30% lower for people who had weight loss surgery than for people who had not had it. Obesity can lead to social, economic, and psychologic problems. For example, people with obesity may be underemployed or unemployed, or they may have a poor body image and low self-esteem. If untreated, obesity tends to worsen, increasing the risk and severity of complications. After weight loss, most people return to their pretreatment weight within 5 years. Also, when weight-loss medications are stopped, weight tends to be gained back. 