Medical Problems Related to Obesity

Individuals who suffer from obesity face considerable health risks; co-morbidities include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, kidney failure, asthma, sleep apnea, and heartburn, as well as breast and colon cancer. These conditions put the obese person at risk for premature death, but pain from other conditions such as osteoarthritis and join destruction can significantly impact one’s ability to function on a daily basis.

Examples of co-morbidities (obesity-related health problems):

High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Sleep Apnea
High Lipids
High Cholesterol
High Triglycerides
Joint or Back Problems
Increased Risk of Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Respiratory Failure
Infertility
Enlarged Liver (abnormal liver tests)
Psychosocial Dysfunction
Venous Insufficiency
Heart Failure
Blood Clots