(Newswire.net — February 25, 2016) — There are many significant dangers associated with being obese. Let’s take a look at some of the most serious ones. Those who turn to weight loss surgery in Fishkill NY may just be able to avoid some of these illnesses.
Premature Death
It is believed that 18% of all deaths in this country are related to obesity. That is staggering. Gaining just 11 to 18 pounds is said to be enough to increase chance of premature death by as much as 150%.
Heart Disease
The risk of heart disease is also greatly increased. This is also due to high blood pressure, which is twice as likely to happen in the obese. Cholesterol levels, which are also poor in the obese, are also associated with this.
Stroke
Suffering a stroke, caused by the arteries narrowing, is also very common in people who are obese. Morbid obesity usually happens when people eat too much fat, which in turn increases the risk of developing a stroke.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is very common in the obese and this can lead to:
- Tinnitus
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness
- Confusion
- Excessive sweating
- Nose bleeds
- Vision changes
- Kidney damage and kidney failure
- Blood in urine
- Strokes
Type 2 Diabetes
Someone who is obese has a much greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, 80% of people who have this type of diabetes are obese. The link between the two has been proven beyond a doubt.
Cancer
A number of cancers are associated with being obese. This includes breast, kidney, prostate, gallbladder, colon and endometrial cancer. The risk of breast cancer is twice as high in obese women.
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is usually caused by insulin resistance, which happens in people with type 2 diabetes. Essentially, because their cardiovascular system is under so much strain, achieving and maintaining an erection is almost impossible. Erectile dysfunction is incredibly common, because it can be a result of multiple disorders caused by obesity (cardiovascular problems and type 2 diabetes) and most people have multiple co-morbid disorders.
Sleep Apneas
A sleep apnea happens when people simply forget to breathe when they are sleeping. It is not clear what causes this, although it is suggested that the sheer weight of a person pressing down on their lungs when they are sleeping can be of influence. A sleep apnea can lead to serious oxygen deprivation, as well as hypoventilation.
As you can see, obesity is a truly dangerous state of being. It is not a disease or illness in itself, but it leads to various illnesses and diseases, many of which are fatal. It is vital that people start to take responsibility for their own weight gain and take positive action. At the same time, society must accept that it is not as simple as going on a diet, and that additional help has to be provided to people who are obese. Only in so doing can this serious global issue finally be addressed.