Health risks of being overweight or sudden weight gain

Obesity can result in some people having a lot of difficulty in breathing. The excessive fat deposited on the body prevents the lungs from expanding completely, due to which the muscles are unable to do their work properly and there is trouble in breathing. Due to excess obesity, there is not only difficulty in breathing but also breathlessness while doing daily activities. Increased weight can also result in the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) becoming severe.

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When excess fat accumulates on the liver, the condition is called fatty liver. Fatty liver not only affects health badly, but the risk of liver cirrhosis and cancer also increases with it. Experts say that obese people are more likely to have fatty liver.

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Most of the people who are obese suffer from the problem of severe back pain. The excess fat puts more pressure on the waist, which eventually lead to back pain.

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People who are obese also have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis. Excess fat stored on the body puts more pressure on the cartilage that protects the joints and bones, which can lead to joint pain and stiffness.

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Being overweight increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to research, about 8 out of 10 people who are obese become victims of type 2 diabetes. Losing weight can help manage and reduce the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

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People suffering from obesity may also have the problem of high blood pressure. The increased weight causes the heart to pump blood faster, due to which the pressure of blood in the arteries increases and causes hypertension.

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Excess fat puts pressure on the heart, lungs and other parts of the body, due to which the chances of heart disease like - heart attack or stroke increase.