Obesity is a Big Disease.
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People suffering from obesity have a high fat percent and due to increased weight, they are unable to function appropriately.
The fats can be distributed over the entire body or in a specific area. There are two ways in which fat can be deposited:
- Apple Shape
- Gynoid Obesity / Pear Shape
Apple Shape – In this type of body shape the stomach area is big and the legs and hands are comparatively smaller as compared to the middle area.
It has been observed the above people face the following issues:
- High BP
- Diabetes
- Joint Pain
Gynoid Obesity – It is a pear shape obesity. In this kind of obesity, the upper body of the person is ok as compared to the lower body, which is heavy. This kind of obesity is mostly observed in women and often complain about the following:
- Joint Paint -Weight-bearing joints
- Low Bones Density
- Hormonal Problem
That is why it is highly important to understand the Body mass index of such people, which is a parameter that allows us to understand the body\’s fat index.
It can be measured as follows:
Body Mass Index = Weight in kg / Height in Sq.m
On the basis of the BMI one can understand the body fat percentage
- 18 -25 BMI – Normal
- BMI 25-30 BMI Over Weight
- From 30 – 35 – Category 1 obesity
- From 35 – 40 – Category 2 Obesity
- Above 40 BMI – Category 3 Obesity
It is important to know that stage of obesity as it increases pressure on the body functioning capacity. As the stage of obesity increases our body is unable to function appropriately and causes various diseases like
- Diabetes
- High BP
- Fatty Liver
- Kidney Diseases
- Acidity
Due to all these diseases the patients are unable to sleep appropriately as it increases pressure on the lungs and heart and generates various other diseases.
Thus, it is extremely important for everyone to maintain a healthy weight and fat percentage in the body. Dr. Jayashree Todkar being an obesity surgeon in Pune offers personal consultation, various treatment & weight loss surgery in Pune.