Obesity is increased body weight or increased fat in the body. Individuals with a BMI of more than 30 are considered to be obese. Obesity leads to heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, etc. Regular exercise, proper diet, having good food habits, etc., will help in overcoming obesity.
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Kindly share the risks and benefits of anti-obesity medicines
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 32-year-old woman struggling with my weight. I have tried every diet out there, and nothing seems to work. I have been battling with obesity for years, and it is affecting every aspect of my life. Currently, I weigh 172 pounds. Can you please guide me on whether anti-obesity medicat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. Anti-obesity medicines are accompanied by side effects such as generalized body weakness, diabetes (elevated blood glucose levels), hypertension (high blood pressure), and weakness in the bones and muscles. Thes... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male, six feet six inches and around 266 lbs. I think I have had something wrong with my health for a few years. I have been suffering for three years now. Especially with the extreme fatigue in the daytime, and reports of loud, very heavy snoring is present. I get b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Feeling sad about your past experiences with doctors but do not generalize this. Most likely, the cause of your symptoms is your weight. Being overweight or obese is a cause of obstructive sleep apnea, which causes snori... Read Full »
Can obesity result in snoring?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old male, and I do not have any medical condition besides that I am overweight, maybe obese class 1, with a height of 6.04 ft and weight between 231.48-253.53 lb. Last few months ago, I noticed that, sometimes, when I am about to fall asleep, I make a snoring sound while I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A lot of causes can produce this snoring. They include: 1. There are nasal causes that need an endoscopic examination to be diagnosed. 2. Your soft palate may be large enough to vibrate while sleeping, which can be diagnosed by oral inspection. Capture a photo of your ... Read Full »
Please suggest a treatment for obesity with sleep apnea and joint pains.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old with a weight of 235.89 Ibs and a height of five feet. I have a BMI of 33. I have obesity grade 1. It got complicated with snoring, intermittent apnea, waking up with weak and scattered joints, and back pain. My vital signs are within normal limits. There is no abnormal ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best modality of treatment for you is weight reduction. Having a weight reduction of ten percent in six months helps to revert the metabolic complications of obesity. The metabolic complications of obesity are diabetes, cholesterol, fatty liver disease, and osteopor... Read Full »
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