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What is Obesity?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720722705907{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Obesity is a health problem caused by excessive accumulation of fat in the body. A body mass index (BMI) measurement is often used to determine whether a person is obese. BMI is calculated as a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720722712239{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]People with a BMI over 30 are considered obese. Obesity can occur as a result of the interaction of many factors such as genetic factors, eating habits, lack of physical activity, lifestyle and environmental factors.<\/p>\n

Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, bone and joint diseases, sleep apnea and fatty liver disease.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”876″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1717512348466{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” pix_particles_check=”” responsive_css=”{“pix_res_sm_pt“:“15“,“pix_res_sm_pb“:“15“}” css=”.vc_custom_1717512664779{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”turnover”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

Obesity Symptoms<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720722769937{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Obesity is a condition usually characterized by excess weight. Signs and symptoms of obesity usually consist of observable physical and emotional signs. Symptoms of obesity may include<\/p>\n
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  1. Significant increase in body weight: Weight gain, body mass index above the obese limit, rapid and continuous weight gain.<\/li>\n
  2. Inability to carry the weight: Symptoms such as difficulty in physical activities, limitation of movement, fatigue, difficulty breathing due to heavy weight.<\/li>\n
  3. Fat around the neck and waist: Significant fat in the belly area, enlargement around the waist.<\/li>\n
  4. Skin problems: Skin problems such as skin irritations caused by friction on the body, cellulite, stretch marks.<\/li>\n
  5. Respiratory problems: Problems such as sleep apnea, snoring, breathing difficulties.<\/li>\n
  6. Metabolic disorders: Metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.<\/li>\n
  7. Emotional symptoms: Emotional problems such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social isolation can often be associated with obesity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Causes of Obesity<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720722809233{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Obesity is a complex condition that can be caused by a combination of many different factors. The main causes of obesity can be<\/p>\n
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    1. Eating habits: Consuming high amounts of fatty and sugary foods, preferring fast food and processed foods can increase the risk of obesity.<\/li>\n
    2. Low level of physical activity: Not exercising regularly, leading a sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work or prolonged sitting habits can contribute to obesity.<\/li>\n
    3. Genetic factors: Some genetic factors can lead to a tendency towards obesity. The risk of obesity may increase in people with a family history of obesity.<\/li>\n
    4. Hormonal imbalances: Conditions such as hormonal imbalance and thyroid diseases can cause obesity.<\/li>\n
    5. Psychological factors: Psychological factors such as stress, depression, emotional eating can trigger obesity.<\/li>\n
    6. Medications: Some medications can increase the risk of obesity. Drugs such as antidepressants and corticosteroids can lead to obesity.<\/li>\n
    7. Environmental factors: Environmental factors such as lifestyle, social environment, advertisements, product choices in markets can affect obesity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      How is Obesity Treated?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720722844036{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
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      1. Nutrition: Eat a balanced, low-calorie diet, control portions and avoid unhealthy foods such as fast food.<\/li>\n
      2. Exercise: Do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, turn to resistance training and increase your daily activities.<\/li>\n
      3. Behavior changes: Recognize emotional eating habits, learn stress management techniques and join support groups.<\/li>\n
      4. Medication: If medication is necessary, take it regularly at the dose and duration recommended by your doctor.<\/li>\n
      5. Surgical intervention: In cases of extreme obesity and when other treatment methods do not work, you may consider surgical intervention as an option. However, evaluate this decision together with your specialist doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Obesity treatment is a long-term process and requires patience. Create a personalized treatment plan with expert help, follow up regularly and adopt healthy lifestyle habits.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”911″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1717513091138{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” pix_over_visibility=”” responsive_css=”{“pix_res_sm_pt“:“30px“,“pix_res_sm_pb“:“30px“}” css=”.vc_custom_1719259968461{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #58846d !important;}” el_class=”services-faq mobile-32″][vc_row pix_particles_check=”” responsive_css=”{“pix_res_sm_pb“:“0“}” css=”.vc_custom_1648174112239{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column]

        Frequently Asked Questions About Obesity<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” pix_particles_check=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
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