Treatment methods
The main causes of obesity
We can categorize them into several groups:
- Eating disorders. Consuming more calories than a person expends leads to the accumulation of excess weight.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Psychological causes, in particular, nibbling on stress or psychological trauma.
- Tumors or infections of the brain.
- Endocrine problems: hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome.
It is worth noting that the most common cause of obesity is the former. A person with a sedentary lifestyle consumes a lot of calories, because of which he gains excess weight. Endocrine obesity accounts for only 5% of the total number of cases.
Why being overweight is dangerous
First of all, obesity directly affects the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular system. Because of this, overweight patients are more likely to be diagnosed with atherosclerosis, joint problems, endocrine diseases, arthritis, etc.
Disturbed metabolic processes and in internal organs. Fat deposits appear on the heart, liver. Overweight people suffer from sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus. They have increased chances of colorectal and breast cancer.
Diagnosis of obesity
- BMI (body mass index determination)
- Waist circumference measurement
- Other tests (to determine the cause of weight gain)
Since obesity can be caused by different reasons, the treatment is selected accordingly.
It is important not to go to the other extreme, believing that you are obese even though your BMI and tests do not confirm it. Since overweight is often accompanied by anxiety, depressive disorders, it is necessary to be monitored by several specialists.
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