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Complications or diseases due to obesity:
- Cardiovascular System - Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus
- Cancer
- Gall Bladder Diseases
- Sleep Apnea
- Joint Problems - Arthritis , Gout
- Endocrine System Abnormalities
- Venous Circulatory Disease - Varicose veins
- Psychological Disturbances - Poor Self Image
Measures of Obesity:
- BMI (Body Mass Index) is a tool calculated from persons height and weight , and use to analyze and determine whether he/she is over weight , underweight or is healthy.
- Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing the weight (in kilograms) of a person by his height in meters squared. BMI = Weight [kg] / Height [m^2]
Solutions for Obesity:
Behaviour Modification - Physical Activity and Dietary Changes. A few suggested behaviour modifications include:
Changing eating habits
- Increasing physical activity
- Engaging in a outdoor sports and extra curricular activity
- Setting realistic weight management goals.
Drug Treatment - A significant amount of Weight loss can be achieved with the help of certain drugs to be taken under supervision of Physician. As with all drugs there are side effects rendering them unsuitable for some patients. However if a patient is able to tolerate the drugs it may be a useful approach when patient does not want to undergo a surgical procedure or is unfit for surgery.
Surgical Options of Fat Loss -
- Carboxy Therapy best option visible fat loss & body Shaping.
- Meso-Therap for Cellulite Treatment
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction Permanent Fat Removal
- BARIATRIC SURGERY for Morbid Obesity
