Weight
Loss Surgery And The Risks Of Obesity
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Obesity can have a huge impact on a person’s
life. It is true that obesity related illnesses are
considered the second leading cause of death in the United
States. This problem contributes to over 300,000 deaths a
year. Being obese is a major medical risk factor for
developing serious medical conditions. Many doctors and
patients are beginning to recognize the importance of
successful weight loss programs to help those who are obese.
One drastic, but often successful weight loss method is
weight loss surgery.
Weight loss surgery is becoming more popular
as people see the positive impact it can have on those who
are obese. Obesity can cause serious medical problems and
losing the excess weight can often reverse the conditions
and can prevent them from developing in the future. Obesity
can also cause severe mental anguish and depression and more
emphasis is placed on having a “perfect” body. |
One of the biggest risks from obesity is type 2
diabetes. This type of diabetes is the most common form of the
disease and can often be prevented by maintaining a healthy
weight. This disease is caused from the body not producing
enough insulin or the cells begin to ignore the insulin.
Untreated diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, nervous system
and the heart. Long term treatment in addition to healthy
nutrition and exercise can help those suffering from type 2
diabetes.
Hypertension is another common risk of obesity.
Hypertension is commonly known as high blood pressure. This disease is
very common in those who are overweight and like diabetes; it can
affect other parts of the body as well. It increases the chance of
heart disease, kidney disease and strokes. One out of every four
Americans suffers from this disease and it is most often treated with
daily medication.
Respiratory problems and sleep apnea are other problems
that are directly related to obesity. Those who are overweight have a
more difficult time walking and participating in daily activities
without coming “winded” or out of breath.
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Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop
breathing momentarily while sleeping. This can cause
restless sleep and a lack of energy. In addition, sleep
apnea is very common among those who are overweight.
Cancer, increased risk of stroke, joint
problems, arthritis and heart disease are also common risks
of obesity. These ailments can cost a person a lot of money
in the long run with prescriptions and doctor visits. When
other weight loss methods fail, such as diet and exercise,
weight loss surgery is a good option. Losing the excess
weight from this type of surgery can help a person look and
feel better. In addition it can completely cure or reduced
the serious obesity related risks. It is important for those
considering weight loss surgery to be thoroughly evaluated
for health problems before surgery. There are some illness
such as liver cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis, severe ulcers
or Crohn’s disease and previous problems with the stomach
and intestines that can be negatively affected by weight
loss surgery. |
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