OBESITY RELATED COMPLICATIONS AND DISEASES - ORCD

  • OBESITY RELATED DISEASES - ORCD

  • Heart Disease & Stroke: Extra weight forces the heart to work harder, leading to high blood pressure, blocked arteries, heart attacks, and strokes.
  • Type 2 Diabetes: Excess body fat makes the body resist insulin, causing blood sugar levels to rise to dangerous levels.
  • Certain Cancers: Obesity is linked to a higher risk of developing cancers of the breast, colon, uterus, kidney, and pancreas.
  • Sleep Apnea: Fat deposits in the neck can block the airway during sleep, causing breathing to repeatedly stop and start.
  • Osteoarthritis: Carrying extra weight puts constant, heavy pressure on joints (especially the knees and hips), wearing down the protective cartilage.
  • Fatty Liver Disease: Extra fat can build up in the liver, causing inflammation and damage (sometimes leading to cirrhosis).
  • Gallbladder Disease: Being overweight increases the risk of developing painful gallstones and other related gallbladder issues. 
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