You know, it’s clear that being overweight or obese isn’t just about more than ‘normal’ fat deposit in our body. It is an important health problem that can lead to serious diseases if no precautions are taken and can turn into a syndrome -we will discuss this in more detail- when these diseases trigger each other. Although it is a bit unpleasant to read these, the way to solution and health is through getting ‘cold’ information, right? Let’s take a look at the main health effects of overweight and obesity and what consequences they can have.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) and Overweight / Obesity
Obesity can cause hypertension or worsen the health course of those already suffering from hypertension. High blood pressure can be defined as the application of more force than normal to the walls of the arteries by the blood to be carried from the heart to the body.
The Road to Obesity: A Difficult and Complex Road from High Blood Pressure to Heart Diseases Unfortunately, It May Not End There 🙁
As you know, overweight and obesity do not only cause hypertension if left untreated. with hypertension the rest can be downhill from here. because it should not be forgotten that metabolism is a structure that should work regularly and together. If one element starts to misfire, it’s not surprising that it affects the others badly.
In a body with excessive fat deposit, the blood cannot be pumped in its normal course and cannot circulate freely. It needs more blood for circulation. Fat deposit also means lubrication of organs. It also causes constriction of blood vessels. This may result in coronary artery disease. Fat deposit occurs in the arteries that feed the heart. As the blood vessels narrow, they need to pump more blood. This can lead to a heart attack (myocardial infarction). The blood that circulates more than it should normally creates resistance and puts pressure on the artery walls. The high pressure here also increases the blood pressure. thereafter, an increase in cholesterol, triglyceride and a decrease in good cholesterol (HDL) are common. All these cause various heart diseases to knock on our door. Moreover blood clots can form in narrowed arteries and travel to the brain, causing a stroke.
Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight / Obesity
There is a strong link between being overweight and obese and diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes. If our body mass index is higher than normal, our body becomes resistant to insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. This causes blood sugar to rise. If you do not start a bariatric treatment that is suitable for you, it may be difficult to control blood sugar and diabetes treatment.
Joint Problems / Diseases and Overweight / Obesity
Being overweight and obese can lead to joint problems as well as related diseases. Constantly having to carry more weight than normal puts pressure on the hip and knee joints and can make it difficult to move. Even if painful and long-lasting joint surgeries are performed afterwards, permanent treatment may not occur unless excess weight is lost.
Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Problems and Overweight / Obesity
Sleep apnea and other respiratory problems are directly related to overweight and obesity. Excess fat compresses the chest wall, restricting or temporarily stopping breathing. Sleep apnea is the inability to breathe for a while while sleeping. Heavy snoring is a common problem. The interruption of sleep and feeling tired during the day significantly reduce the quality of life. More serious problems may arise in advanced cases.
Cancer and Overweight / Obesity
Too much fat deposit and continues to this problem in the body of overweight and obese individuals, which causes the fat cells to increase uncontrollably and stimulate the cells to divide further. In addition, the imbalance and irregularity of the hormones secreted by fat cells increase the risk of developing many types of cancer. Excessive increase in adipose tissue, especially in the abdomen and hip regions, can trigger the formation of cancer. For example, young obese women have an increased risk of endometrial or uterine cancer, and an increased risk of breast cancer in menopausal obese women. Obese men also have a higher risk of prostate cancer. Both sexes have a high incidence of colorectal cancer.
