Obesity damage

Although obesity and weight gain do not necessarily mean diseases, they pose a risk factor to the health of the human body, they increase a person's chance of experiencing a number of disorders and health problems, including: 

diabetes mellitus type 2

 leads to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, defined as high blood sugar concentration beyond normal concentration, and may lead to many complications, such as nerve damage, vision problems, Strokes, heart disease, kidney disease. Since obesity increases the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, it is recommended to lose 5-7% of body weight in cases of obesity and weight gain, and to continue exercising to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Heart disease and stroke

Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, as obesity leads to high blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the body, leading to an increased chance of heart disease and heart attacks, but what is reassuring is that weight loss contributes to reducing the chances of developing these diseases, and this positive effect may appear even if weight loss is simple, and here highlights the importance of overweight and getting rid of obesity.

Kidney disease

Obesity is directly and indirectly associated with kidney disease, as obesity increases the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, which are the leading cause of chronic kidney failure, and obesity increases the chances of kidney failure and worsens kidney problems, even in the absence of diabetes or high blood pressure.

Gallbladder diseases

Gallbladder diseases and gallstones are common if you are obese, so it is recommended to lose weight at a rate of about 0.45 kg per week, and it is worth staying away from the systems or methods that cause rapid weight loss, or to drop in large quantities within a short period of time, as this increases the chance of a person developing gallstones.

Pregnancy problems 

Obesity is a major cause of health problems and complications during pregnancy, including:

1. Gestational diabetes 

2. Pre-pregnancy poisoning or introductions 

3- Eclampsia: a condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy, which is indicated to have a negative impact on the pregnant woman and the fetus.

Degenerative arthritis:

Obesity increases the risk of degenerative arthritis, degenerative arthropathy or osteoarthritis, whose symptoms appear as pain and swelling of the affected joint, and its limited mobility, due to the fact that obesity increases the pressure on joints and bones.

Sleep apnea

Obesity increases the risk of sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops instantaneously during sleep, obesity causes the airways to shrink and hinder their expansion due to large amounts of fat stored around the neck, resulting in difficulty breathing during sleep and possibly the onset of snoring.

Liver disease 

Obesity increases the chance of liver disease, such as fatty liver disease also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and states that the accumulation of fat in the liver may lead to damage or cirrhosis, and is indicated as the lack of symptoms associated with the condition of liver fat, and the condition may worsen, which eventually leads to liver failure, and here highlights the importance of controlling and treating the problem of liver fat, which is followed by a range of behaviors and tips, including:  Weight loss. Exercise regularly. Refrain from drinking alcohol.

Depression 

Obese people are often bullied and discriminated against on the basis of different weights, which over time can lead to grief or loss of self-confidence.

Digestive problems

Obesity increases the chance of digestive diseases and disorders, such as heartburn, or, as mentioned earlier, liver disease and gallbladder problems.

The relationship between obesity and cancer:

It is difficult to know the relationship between obesity and cancer, unlike the obvious relationship between obesity and heart disease, for example, perhaps due to the fact that cancer is a group of diseases and not one disease itself, yet evidence suggests that increasing the amount of body fat may increase the chances of developing a number of cancers, including colon cancer. Breast cancer, after menopause. Endometriosis cancer. Kidney cancer. Esophageal cancer. A 2015 study in The Lancet reported that about 28,000 new cases of cancer among men and 72,000 new cancer cases among women recorded by 2012 were overweight or obese,[1] and overall, nearly 3.6% of new cancer cases in 2012 were related to obesity and overweight.

Causes of obesity:

Obesity is a chronic disease that reflects the accumulation of excess fat in the body, a problem that may lead to many diseases that may be dangerous to human health as mentioned earlier, so its effect is not limited to the appearance of the body and the aesthetic aspect only, and it is necessary to know the causes that may lead to suffering from obesity, which we can include:  Not balancing the amount of calories consumed by the individual with the amount consumed during daily activities and sports, which leads to the storage of excess calories in the form of fat in the body, with the absence of control and policies supporting the field of health, agriculture, environment, transportation, food industry, marketing, education and technological progress, the nature of nutrition and physical activity of individuals has been affected, as follows: people's consumption of high calorie foods rich in fats and sugars has increased. Less physical activity due to different nature of life, which includes different nature of work, transportation and daily movements. The effect of genetic and behavioral factors.

Tips to reduce the risk of obesity:::

Above all, it is important to point out the role that overweight plays and maintaining its descent in reducing the risk of obesity complications and health risks, even if the weight is slightly reduced, such as losing 3% or more of the total weight, and here are some tips that help to lose weight healthily

1. Gradual weight loss: In order to maintain continued weight loss, rapid weight loss may lead to loss of muscle weight, bones and water instead of loss of fatty mass. In this context, it is recommended to reduce about 0.5-1 kg of body weight per week, adhere to a balanced and healthy diet that can be sustained all the time, and stay away from diets that promote rapid weight loss

2. Set realistic weight loss goals: A weight loss plan must be developed to suit individual circumstances and ensure that realistic goals are achieved in a short period of time.

3- Understanding the amount of food consumed and the cause of eating: 

Understanding the nature of dietary habits and the justifications for excessive eating will increase a person's commitment to achieving their goals of losing excess weight. [12] Control the size of the food ration: allocating small servings of meals helps you gain more weight.

4. Choose food intelligently:

Not all preferred weight loss foods are denied, while you should learn how to choose healthy food, and add items that increase the duration of feeling full, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

5- Eating meals at specific calories: 

Whether it's based on the recommendations of a doctor, or a dietitian. [10] Increased physical activity: Exercise and activities that can increase your heart rate, such as walking, are recommended for moderate exercise for 150 minutes per week

6- Moisturizing the body and drinking fluids: it is recommended to drink sufficient amounts of water daily, to maintain the health of the body, lose weight, and drink water before eating leads to feeling full and eating less.