Obesity the major symptoms and several secondary condition

    Obesity on gale encyclopedia of medicine

   The gale encyclopedia of medicine had a good overview on obesity. BMI (body mass index). I

height and weight goal chart-which discriminate between man and women. Based on height,

frame size from small frame, medium frame to large frame.

    It also clearly indicate, the major symptoms and several secondary condition. The major

symptoms of obesity are excessive weight gain and the presence of large amount of fatty tissue.

Obesity can also give rise to several secondary conditions, including,*arthritis and other

orthopedic problems, such as lower back pain.*Hernias,*heartburn,*adult-onset asthma,*gum

disease,*high cholesterol levels,*gallstones,*high blood pressure.*Menstrual irregularities or

cessation of menstruation(amenorrhea).*Decreased fertility, and pregnancy complications.

*Shortness of breath that can be incapacitating. *Sleep apnea and sleeping disorders.*Skin

disorder arising from the bacterial breakdown of sweat, and cellular material in thick folds of

skin or from increased friction between folds.*It also has a major impact on emotional and social

wellbeing, which led to other problems.

   The cause of obesity, more calories are consumed than the body burns.