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Home » FAQ » Top 10 FAQs on Obesity

Top 10 FAQs on Obesity

July 12, 2020 by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharyya

How does Obesity worsen the general condition?

Obesity is one of the major risk factors for many chronic medical conditions like Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disorders, Stroke, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Gall bladder stones which may aggravate if not treated and lead to complications hence the primary goal is to treat obesity.

Are medicines used to treat Obesity safe?

Yes but some of the medicines have serious side effects like cardiac issues. The safest medicines are Orlistat, Metformin and injectable medicines like exanetide / liraglutide / Dulaglutide.BMI

Can Obesity shorten life span?

Yes, it will shorten life span if not taken preventive measures and treatment for Obesity. It may cause premature death if not treated due to cardiovascular disease or stroke.

Can Obesity be cured?

There is no permanent cure for Obesity, you need to do Dieting and regular physical activity but if physical activity is stopped you will get back the weight lost and you may gain more weight than before.

People with obesity have also found good results with Bariatric surgery.

What is the best way to lose weight?

When it comes to healthy weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. Aim for losing 1 to 2 kgs per week by increasing physical activity, making healthy diet changes. Stick to a weight loss plan, choose moderate weight loss goals and adapt your diet and fitness routine.

Does Obesity affect Fertility?

Obesity affects your hormones and leads to insulin resistance. As a result women who are obese have irregular periods which will lead to infertility.

Does Obesity affect Pregnancy?

During pregnancy Obesity leads to increased blood sugars known as Gestational Diabetes and High blood pressures (Preeclampsia).

Obesity also increases the risk of miscarriage, birth defects and preterm deliveries. Hence losing weight improves your chances of having a healthy pregnancy.

Does obese people more prone to get Cancer?

Yes, obese people are more prone to get Cancer of Breast, lungs, uterus, stomach, Liver & kidneys. Hence losing weight will reduce the risk of getting Cancer.

Can obese people undergo surgery?

Yes they can undergo surgery when there is morbid Obesity and people who have not responded to medical line of treatment.

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric surgery is a surgery done on intestinal system to reduce appetite and improve the metabolism. It has proven to be a successful method for the treatment of morbid obesity.

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