Top 10 diseases associated with being overweight

Top 10 diseases associated with being overweight


The recent generation has witnessed some of the drastic changes in the health and lifestyle conditions and has consequently seen adverse effects as the byproduct of adopting those habits. Irregularities in having proper nutritive food, lack of routine physical exercises, untimely sleeping, and following inauspicious addictive lifestyle habits has created a catastrophe resulting in the deterioration of health conditions. No doubt, the medical science has evolved heights beyond the horizon nullifying every possibility of a disorder in the best way possible. But then we ask ourselves, aren’t we too boastful about the developing health sciences that we actually become less caring about our health? Do we really need to accomplish those habits that devolves are health? Health is such an important aspect of an individual that reverberates his or her stance in days to come. A physically healthy person also has a sound state of mind that compulsively makes him away from the ill fated diseases and provides him with better thought processes. A person with better thought processes excels in his or her life. One of the adverse health conditions that has been a matter of concern is obesity. May it be a younger kid or a working adult, overeating, lack of physical exercise, addiction to alcohol, drugs, consuming junk food and irregular life habits has been the prime reasons for overweight in many. Excessive fat deposition in your body leads to some of the killer diseases. Let’s have a look at the top 10 diseases associated with being overweight that would make you think if you are gaining pounds recently!

10. Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea is a breathing disorder mostly seen in case of overweight people that is marked by sleep pauses caused by breathing obstructions. Sleep apnea’s interference with normal sleep patterns results in high fatigue levels, a loss of memory, sexual dysfunction, and a greater chance of accidents at the workplace. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness and make heart disease and stroke more likely. Avoid gaining unnecessary pounds and you will improve on your sleep apnea.

9. Gout

gout

Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the joints when the uric acid level in blood is above the normal limits. The excess of uric acid deposits in the form of crystals in joints and is more common to those who are overweight. Over the short term, sudden weight changes may lead to a flare-up of gout. If you have a history of gout, check with your doctor for the best way to lose weight.

8. Osteoarthritis

osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is more common disorder mostly affecting the joints of knee, hip or back. And the simple yet logical explanation of overweight people suffering from the wear and tear of joints is that they have to carry that extra amount of fat which puts pressure on the joints beyond the tolerable limits. This results in the depreciation of cartilage that cushions the two joints and protects the bones. Usually osteoarthritis is seen in adults above the age of 45 who are mostly overweight but one shouldn’t be astound if it springs up in obese children as well.

7. Gallstones

Gallstones

Gallstones are generally due to the deposition of cholesterol and its byproducts in the gall bladder and yet again it is common in overweight people. Fat brings with it the excessive amount of cholesterol which in turn causes the gallstones. Gallstones are firm particles that lead to abdominal pain and nausea and are required to be removed surgically. Overweight people are seven times more vulnerable to gallstones than normal weighted people. So, you need to lose your weight to avoid developing obnoxious stones inside you. Oh wait a second! Don’t overdo it! Ironically, people who lose weight faster than the normal ones are more likely to gain gallstones! So keep calm and maintain the perfect body mass index.

6. Blount’s Disease

blount's disease

Blount’s disease is more common in children and adolescents and one of its major causes is being overweight. Excess weight can lead to lots of pressure on the limbs and it can lead to deformity in the lower limbs when the child is growing. Thus it is absolutely necessary to keep a check on children’s diet to avoid excessive fat on the growth plate which can cause this deformity.

5. Atherosclerosis

atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a major disorder of the arteries and is caused by the high concentration of Low Density Cholesterol in blood. Deposition of cholesterol in the arteries leads to the loosing of their elasticity and decrease of their lumen which in turn gives rise to high blood pressure and cardio vascular diseases. And there is no doubt about it that high cholesterol comes as a complimentary with high fat deposits and thus is seen more in overweight people.

4. Oligospermia

low-sperm-count

Oligospermia refers to the disorder in men where their semen is with a low concentration of sperm. Often semen with a decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility. In the recent studies, it has been found that overweight men are likely to develop oligospermia. So, if you don’t want to disappoint your wife in future, start losing weight!

3. Diabetes mellitus

diabetes

There is a growing concern in the medical world with the number of type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients increasing at a drastic rate with the increase in the number of overweight people. Body weight and the onset of type 2 diabetes share a link based on the interaction of fat cells and insulin. The cells in your body need insulin to bring them glucose, but fat cells are more resistant to insulin, leaving an unnecessarily high level of glucose in the bloodstream and not providing enough energy for the cells that need them. In essence, the fat is zapping your energy and eventually, the body becomes totally resistant to insulin. You can start doing physical exercises and keep yourself physically fit in order to avoid diabetic conditions and manage the blood sugar levels.

2. Cancer

cancer

Overweight people are even vulnerable to some cancers! The New England Journal of Medicine pointed out that 15% of cancer deaths were tied to being overweight. The common cancers due to overweight include those of the colon, breasts (after the menopause), the lining of the uterus and esophagus. With increased body weight, the adipose fat tissue can offset the body’s natural hormone balance, making the body an easier host for tumors. And the trick to take it down is the same! Maintain a healthy diet and get involved in Yoga and physical exercise and reduce the cancer risks!

1.Heart diseases and Stroke

stroke

This is one of the major adverse outcomes of being overweight. The increased level of fat in the body breaks the balance that the body tends to maintain. A higher overall fat concentration increases sodium levels and ups cholesterol and triglyceride fats in your bloodstream. The High density cholesterol which is good for the heart is replaced by Low density one. This increases the increased risk of coronary heart diseases. Moreover high cholesterol makes the blood pressure high which induces the heart to pump faster. The cholesterol gets deposited in the arterial walls as well. These collectively cause heart attacks. Keep your heart safe for someone you love by losing some of the weight you have gained!

Gaining weight is not a solution rather will make you suffer a lot. It feels positively good when you are slim and physically fit! Try it out and stay away from diseases!