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What are the symptoms of Obesity ?

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Patient's appearance is sufficient to arrive at a diagnosis in most cases. Obesity is determined based on an individual's body mass index (calculated with reference to the person's height and weight).

obesity and body mass index (BMI)

The following are the most common symptoms that indicate an adolescent is obese. However, the patient's appearance is sufficient to arrive at a diagnosis in most cases, determined by the persons BMI (body mass index) depending on weight to height, though each adolescent may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:-

Large body frame.

Difficulty in doing daily activities. 

Lethargy 

Breathlessness

Disproportionate facial features

Breast region adiposity - (sagging fat cells) in boys

Big belly (abdomen), sometimes marked with white or purple blemishes

Male external genitalia may appear disproportionately small

Early arrival of puberty

Flabby fat in the upper arms and thighs

Knock-knees (Genu valgum) is common

The symptoms of obesity may resemble other medical problems or conditions. Psychological disturbances are also very common as well as stress, social pressure and doing developmental chores. Always consult your adolescent's doctor for a diagnosis.
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Posted by:  AmeliaBarry(Guest)  Posted on: 05/21/2013
I've been doing all the conscious efforts I know to lose weight but it doesn't seem to be helping me at all. I have been obese all my life and experiencing a couple of hypertensive attacks got me real scared. I don't like the idea of using a pill but I was advised to take some diet pills to help get a kick start for a healthy living. I have too many options as recommended by friends and relatives who had gained fantastic results on the pills they've used. I wanna try Prescopodene first because my cousin who used to be as obese like me is now looking great. I hope using a diet pill could help me lose weight.



Posted by:  Smartguy77(Guest)  Posted on: 02/07/2013
People in America are obessed because they eat fry foods, junk food also can effect your body. Another thing that cause to consume as much sugar in their unhealthy body figure. Obessity can lead to heart attack, possibly death. People that dont exercise enough or sleep. If you read the nutrition label it tells how many calories by each serving.



Posted by:  danielthomas(Guest)  Posted on: 01/18/2013
Obesity effects include Insulin Resistance, which has been identified as the link between obesity and fatigue. Obesity Symptoms



Posted by:  George77(Guest)  Posted on: 03/16/2012
I would like to see a group start a movement to require fast food commercials to list calories of their product. Everytime I see the Burger King Baconator commercial I wonder how unhealthy that sandwich is as you see the man try to fit it in his mouth. Also, Sunday night on WGN Chicago there is a show I think is called "Taste Chicago" at 10:00 pm. It seems to glorify unhealty eating, they should be obligated to inform viewers of the fat and calorie content of the food the restaurant is serving, hard to watch sometimes, people who are heavy anyway eating greasy unhealthy food. This show should be off the air. I have said my peace.



Posted by:  drnaresh14  Posted on: 01/24/2012
r there any alternate method instead of bariatric surgery to reduce obesity ?


Posted by:  greenday_girl(Guest)  Posted on: 10/10/2012
mmmmm u can try to get fit and eat the right foods that can help




Posted by:  prasadreddy(Guest)  Posted on: 02/24/2011
I am prasad reddy and i am 95kgs.. i am very obese.. please help me to reduce weight..



Posted by:  Ryan_Wrestler(Guest)  Posted on: 01/25/2011
i do wrestling in hihh school and there is no way better then to lose weight with a good diet then to go through excercises like that. You lose alot of weight and gain alot of muscle. just make sure to drink lots of water and eat lots of proteins.



Posted by:  adriannamarie(Guest)  Posted on: 01/11/2011
okay i weigth 160 and im 5'2 does that make me over weight ??


Posted by:  slm333(Guest)  Posted on: 04/06/2011
Yess cause im 5'3 and and weight 115



Posted by:  diana467547(Guest)  Posted on: 08/29/2011
so it depends on ur height?




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Posted by:  SandraThomas  Posted on: 10/25/2010
Almost 50% of the Americans are infected by this death-taking disease. It is not at all an exaggeration, instead a serious problem nowadays. Due to obesity lot of heart disorders can be caused. Women with obesity have high risk of heart attack. Therefore it is very essential to get rid of obesity as soon as possible. Doctors suggest that it is very necessary to exercise for getting rid of obesity also women should pay attention to their eating habits and diet.




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