If you are overweight, you put yourself at risk for obesity. There are very serious complications with obesity. There are issues with your quality of life, as well as serious life-threatening health problems that can develop with obesity.
Quality of life
Your quality of life may be be lower if you are obese. You cannot move around as you would like to or do normal daily activities. Family activities may be difficult to participate in, cause a significant amount of embarrassment. You may not like going to public places where you think you might experience discrimination because of your weight.
Other issues that may affect your quality of life include:
* Depression
* Disability
* Physical discomfort
* Sexual problems
* Shame
* Social isolation
If you are obese, you are a lot more likely to have very serious health problems. These would include:
* Blood (fat) lipid abnormalities
* Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate
* Depression
* Gallbladder disease
* Gynecological problems, such as infertility and irregular periods
* Heart disease
* High blood pressure
* Metabolic syndrome
* Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
* Osteoarthritis
* Skin problems, such as intertrigo and impaired wound healing
* Sleep apnea
* Stroke
* Type 2 diabetes
It is very important to know about the serious complications with obesity. Then you can take measures to deal with them. Talk to your doctor. Get on a safe, healthy, and nutritious diet. Seek support from others who share your goal of losing weight. Being in a support group is very beneficial. Together, members of your support group can learn the serious complications with obesity. Remember, too, that exercise should be a part of your weight reduction plan.
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Bob Solley, MSW, MAT
Louisville, Kentucky
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