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Obesity

1- Obesity <br>2- What is Obesity? Obesity is a life-long progressive, life threatening condition marked by the excess accumulation of body fat, which can significantly reduce life expectancy. When weight reaches extreme levels, it is called MORBID OBESITY and is a chronic condition with numerous medical, psychological and social consequences.<br>3- Causes of Obesity – Genetics, Overeating, Frequency of eating, Physical inactivity, Medications, A diet high in simple carbohydrates.<br>4- How can Obesity affect you? Type II Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Infertility, Certain cancers, Liver and kidney disorders, Joint Pain/Osteoarthritis, Respiratory disorders<br>5- Obesity Treatment - Surgical treatment for obesity is the only treatment that reliably produces significant and sustained weight loss. People with clinically severe obesity are at great risk for developing many associated medical conditions. Research has shown that surgical treatment results in significant weight loss and improvement in most problems associated with obesity.<br>6- Consult us for Obesity & Digestive problems. For Appointment Call 079-29703438 Or Visit :- www.drchiragthakkar.com<br>

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Obesity

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  1. Obesity

  2. What is Obesity? Obesity is a life-long progressive, life threatening condition marked by the excess accumulation of body fat, which can significantly reduce life expectancy. When weight reaches extreme levels, it is called MORBID OBESITY and is a chronic condition with numerous medical, psychological and social consequences.

  3. Causes of Obesity • Genetics. • Overeating. • Frequency of eating. • Physical inactivity. • Medications. • A diet high in simple carbohydrates.

  4. How can Obesity affect you? • Type II Diabetes • Heart Disease • Hypertension • Infertility • Certain cancers • Liver and kidney disorders • Joint Pain/Osteoarthritis • Respiratory disorders

  5. Obesity Treatment Surgical treatment for obesity is the only treatment that reliably produces significant and sustained weight loss. People with clinically severe obesity are at great risk for developing many associated medical conditions. Research has shown that surgical treatment results in significant weight loss and improvement in most problems associated with obesity.

  6. Consult us for Obesity & Digestive problems. For Appointment Call 079-29703438 Or Visit :- www.drchiragthakkar.com

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