Diagnosis of Obesity

Assessing the Weight of the Issue: Diagnosis and Evaluation of Obesity

The diagnosis of obesity relies mainly on clinical assessment, encompassing a comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and an evaluation of body composition.

What are the complications of obesity?

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • stroke
  • gallbladder disease
  • fatty liver disease
  • high cholesterol

What causes obesity?

  • genetics, which can affect how your body processes food into energy and how fat is stored
  • growing older, which can lead to less muscle mass and a slower metabolic rate, making it easier to gain weight
  • not sleeping enough, which can lead to hormonal changes that make you feel hungrier and crave certain high calorie foods
  • high stress, which may trigger the production of hormones that cause you to eat more and store more fat
  • pregnancy, as weight gained during pregnancy may be difficult to lose and might eventually lead to obesity
  • Gathering your medical background : Your physician will delve into your weight history, previous attempts at weight loss, exercise routines, dietary habits, appetite management, past medical conditions, medications, stress levels, and other health-related factors. Additionally, your family’s medical history might be examined to ascertain potential predispositions to specific conditions.
  • Conducting a general physical assessment : This encompasses measurements of your height, assessment of vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, auscultation of your heart and lungs, and an examination of your abdominal region.
  • Computing your BMI : Your doctor will calculate your body mass index (BMI). Obesity is indicated by a BMI of 30 or higher. Values surpassing 30 are associated with elevated health risks.
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