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Signs of Obesity

Posted on August 14, 2009 by admin

signs-of-obesity-figureSigns 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 apnea)
•    Abdominal tenderness (Gall bladder diseae, GERD, NAFLD)
•    Hepatomegaly (Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseae (NAFLD))
•    Underscended testicle (prader-willi syndrome)
•    Limited hip Read more …

Signs and Symptoms of Obesity

Posted on August 12, 2009 by admin

symptoms of obesity figureTo 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 overweight, with nearly 300 million touching obesity. Various researches on obesity have concluded that due to an excessive combination of nutrient intake and a very placid and sedentary lifestyle, people are overweight Read more …