General Information About Obesity
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It occurs when the daily caloric (energy) intake exceeds energy expenditure over an extended period, resulting in the storage of this excess energy as fat in the body, which eventually impairs organ functions.
Obesity is diagnosed using the BMI (Body Weight in kg / Height in meters squared). A BMI value between 25-30 is classified as overweight, over 30 as Obese, and over 40 as Morbidly (severely) Obese.
Obesity is a direct trigger for insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer.
Yes. In addition to unbalanced nutrition and physical inactivity, an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, or familial genetic predispositions are among the primary medical causes of obesity.
For mild to moderate obesity (BMI between 30-35), successful weight loss can be achieved under the supervision of a specialist dietitian through caloric restriction, active sports, and new-generation medical injections (GLP-1 agonists) that delay gastric emptying.
For individuals who cannot lose weight despite diet and exercise, those with a BMI over 40, or those with a BMI over 35 who have developed obesity-related diseases such as diabetes or hypertension; procedures like Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass surgery may be applied.
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