Signs of Obesity
Signs of obesity :
• Increased weight
• Thickness around the midsection
• Obvious areas of fat deposits
• Poor linear growth (hypothyroidism, cushing’s, prader-willi syndrome)
• Dysmorphic features (genetic disorders, including prader-willi syndrome)
• Acanthosis nigricans (NIDDM, insulin resistance)
• Hirsutism and excessive acne (polycystic ovary syndrome)
• Violaceous striae (Cushing’s syndrome)
• Papilledema, cranial nerve VI paralysis (pseudomotor cerebri)
• Tonsillar tenderness (Sleep [...]
Signs and Symptoms of Obesity
To prevent obesity properly, we must know the symptoms of obesity. The prevention and management of obesity should be a priority for all, because of the considerable health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight and the health risks associated with overweight and obesity.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people are [...]
