Obesity, its classification, causes and its treatment

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Obesity, its classification, causes and its treatment

Obesity




Obesity is the medical condition in which excess body fat build up to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person’s body weight by person’s height’s square, is over 30kg/m2 with the range of 25-30 kg/m2 defined as obese. This weight gain is due to the fat deposited in subcutaneous tissue present under the skin. The layer of body fat called as adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is a combination of fatty cells, connective tissues, lipids, blood vessels, callipers and adipose cells. Adipose cells stores energy it the form of lipids, which lies in connective tissues surrounded by adipose cells.

Classification of obesity

Obesity is classified as class 1 to class 3 obesity when BMI increased by 25 to 40. If BMI is higher than 40 then it called as morbid or super morbid.
  • BMI (Kg/m2) = Weight in Kg/Height in meter.
  • Normal BMI- 19 to 25
  • Underweight BMI- less than 19
  • Overweight- 25 to 29
  • Obesity Class I - 29.1 to 35
  • Obesity Class II - 35.1 to 40
  • Obesity Class III - 40.1 and above

1.   Morbid Obesity- 40 to 45
2.   Super Obesity- 45 to 50

Causes of obesity

Energy imbalance

A lack of energy balance occurs when our body consumes more calories than we use. And the calories we don’t use that stored as a fat in our body. Consequence is overweight so as obesity

Inactive lifestyle

Lazy lifestyle such as sitting down, on purpose lying down for a while and not doing exercise, this kind of lifestyle can lead you towards obesity, because the energy you use and the energy you take are very different. Riding car or bike instead of bicycle and choosing elevators or escalators instead of stares all the time is like putting your energy to rest, which results weight gain.

Genes and family history

In most cases obesity occurs because of family history. Most of the time families share their food and activities, unhealthy food, sedentary lifestyles at home which leads to weight gain and obesity. Sometimes families adapt unhealthy lifestyle too.

Environment

our place of living and our expose plays a big role in our health choices. It includes affordable healthy food choices, geography, variety fruits and vegetables. Sometimes our working schedule also is not health friendly. If you observe these kinds of things you need to monitor your daily choices and make them healthy.

Medical conditions

Some hormone problems may cause obesity, such as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), Cushing’s syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Underactive thyroid is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones, which in turn slows down the metabolism and causes weight gain. Cushing’s syndrome, on the other hand, is a condition in which the body’s adrenal glands make too much cortisol. This disease may develop if you take high doses of certain medicines, such as prednisone, for long periods of time. People who have Cushing’s syndrome gain weight, have upper-body obesity, a rounded face, fat around the neck, and thin arms and legs.
Lastly, PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that affects about 5–10% of women of childbearing age. Women who have PCOS are often obese, have excess hair growth, and have reproductive problems and other health issues. These problems are caused by high levels of hormones called androgens.


Treatment of obesity

Diabetes is one of the most difficult illnesses to treat effectively with one treatment. Multiple treatments may be necessary. Choices of treatment are as follows-

Diet Control Treatment for Obesity

  • Less Sugar
  • Less Carbohydrate
  • Less Fat
  • Less Junk Food
  • More Fiber Diet
  • More Vegetables

Medication Treatment for Obesity

Anti Obesity Drugs

  • Better results are seen with Qsymia (Phenetermine+Topiramine)
  • Other anti obesity medications- Xenical (Orlistat) and Belviq (Lorcaserin)

Side Effects-

  • Gastrointestinal Side Effects- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  • Kidney Effects- Increased BUN
  • Cardiovascular Effects- Abnormal heart valve function.

Exercises for Obesity

  • Exercise at Gym under supervision
  • Daily outdoor exercises like walking, jogging and garden work
  • Daily indoor exercises at home

Surgery for Obesity

  • Balloon
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Long term weight loss is observed2
  • Weight loss up to 25%3
  • Complications- 17% Cases3

Advantage of Weight Loss-

  • Recovery from diabetes
  • Improvement of cardiac function
  • Reversal of hypertension to normal blood pressure




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