Obesity is one of the problems in the body that needs serious treatment. However, not many people realize the characteristics of obesity. As a result, treatment is often too late.
Based on the 2018 Basic Health Research reported by the Indonesian Ministry of Health, one in three adults in Indonesia is obese. In fact, this overweight condition contributes to death.
Before understanding the signs of being obese, you should know the definition. Obesity is a medical condition where the body has an excessive amount of fat. This can be a serious problem as it can increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health issues.
The following are signs you are obese that you should watch out for. These include:
Body mass index is a measurement obtained from the comparison of body weight and height to determine a person's nutritional status. By knowing the BMI, you can find out whether your body is ideal, overweight, or even obese. Please note that with this BMI value we cannot know the body fat content.
Calculation of BMI is by dividing body weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters squared). For example: if you weigh 75 kg with a height of 155 cm, the BMI value is 75: (1.55x1.55) = 31.2 kg/m2:
Nutritional status based on BMI is categorized as follows:
Table of Nutritional Status Based on BMI
| Weight Kg/M2 | Status |
| <18> | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 22.9 kg/m2 | Normal |
| 23 - 24.9 kg/m2 | Overweight |
| >25 kg/m2 | Obesity |
If your BMI value exceeds 25, then you should immediately start a healthier lifestyle because you fall into the obese category. It is important to take preventive interventions so that your weight does not increase further, thereby reducing the risk of diseases caused by being overweight.
One sign that can be seen directly is a large abdominal circumference. In a large abdominal circumference, fat accumulation can be seen.
According to the Ministry of Health, the ideal and healthy abdominal circumference is 90 cm for adult men. While for adult women, the ideal or healthy abdominal circumference is 80 cm.
Do you snore in your sleep? If so, you could be suffering from obesity. The cause of snoring is due to poor airflow in the respiratory tract. Obese people are one of the people at risk for snoring.
This is because the fat in the neck presses on the breathing passages so that the airway becomes narrow, air does not flow properly, and you snore throughout your sleep. In addition, the excess fat in the abdomen will push the diaphragm upwards, pressing on the ribs, and the lung capacity will be reduced. Reduced lung capacity means that airflow will be disrupted.
GERD disease or excess stomach acid will be more common in obese people. Because excess weight, especially due to fat deposits, will increase pressure on the stomach. So that stomach acid is more easily triggered to rise, and various symptoms arise such as a burning sensation in the chest, especially after eating or when lying down, frequent belching, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath.
Overweight people often experience pain in the back and knees. This is because the load on the knees and back will increase as the body weight increases. Because it supports heavier work, the joint pads will also become thinner and painful symptoms arise. If the obesity condition is not addressed, the complaints will worsen and you will find it more difficult to move.
The next characteristic of obesity is hypertension or high blood pressure. This occurs due to excess body weight especially if the excess fat is distributed around the abdomen (abdominal obesity), increasing blood volume, affecting hormone function, and increasing strain on the artery walls.
Losing weight through a balanced diet, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle changes are important steps in controlling high blood pressure caused by obesity. If you have high blood pressure or are at risk of obesity, it is important to consult a doctor for medical advice and an appropriate management plan.
Finally, people with obesity usually experience depression. The condition of the overweight body makes the sufferer not free to move. The body hurts all over, so movement is limited. In very severe obesity, you can only stay in bed. It will be difficult or even impossible to move at all.
While food continues to enter in large quantities, moreover, the food that enters is not nutritionally balanced. So that more fat accumulation occurs and worsens the condition of obesity.
It is important to remember that obesity is a complex and multifactorial health issue. The signs above are only a fraction of the symptoms that may occur.
If you have concerns about your weight or feel some of the characteristics of obesity, you should immediately consult with a clinical nutritionist at Aesthetic Center Persada Hospital. We are ready to help you evaluate your health risks and design a plan to achieve a healthy weight.
Obesity can be one of the causes of disease complications. However, obesity can be treated early if we recognize the characteristics mentioned above. Persada Hospital Malang has an Aesthetic Center service that can treat obesity, by adjusting the patient's condition.
Supported by competent doctors, the latest technology, and a qualified team, obesity can be treated appropriately. Visit the Aesthetic Center to get the best treatment for obesity.
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