Obesity is considered as one of the leading causes of illnesses and diseases that significantly impact our health. It is considered as one of the leading causes of cancers and other life threatening diseases. One of the most serious complications of obesity is diabetes. A lot of diabetes complications are caused by obesity. Here are some of the major obesity-related disorders or ailments and their corresponding remedies.
* Malnutrition: People who are obese often lack in proper nutrition. They have a diet rich in fats and carbohydrates, but little or no calcium. Due to lack of proper nutrition, a person might suffer from different types of diseases, which might eventually result to diabetes. For people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, taking obesity management and obesity medications is very important. As a matter of fact, these medications might be required as lifestyle adjustments.
* Physical Excess Fatigue: Many obese patients experience physical fatigue due to excess fat accumulation in their body. They become fatigued easily as they hardly move their muscles due to fat build-up. For this reason, it is very important for obese patients to adopt physical exercises in order to improve their mobility. In addition to that, a reduced-calorie diet is also necessary to prevent physical exhaustion.
* Depression and Hypertension: Although obesity does not directly cause hypertension, these diseases are some of its possible side effects. Many medications are available for treating depression. These medications usually include at least one group of anti-depressants. However, in some cases, long-term use of these medications may lead to severe health complications, such as heart attack. For this reason, it is best to avoid using some medications associated with increased blood pressure such as paroxetine and amitriptyline, which are commonly used for depression treatments.
* Hypertension And Obesity: One of the possible complications of obesity is hypertension. This condition is more common among African Americans and people of Asian origin. Patients with type 1 diabetes, which is also related to obesity, are highly susceptible to this condition. Unfortunately, the risk of developing hypertension and obesity increases in patients with type 1 diabetes. In addition to that, there are some medications that act on the same mechanism as glucose in the blood, namely diuretics. Due to these medications’ effects on the kidneys, many overweight patients with hypertension are advised to reduce their diuretic intake while taking medications for weight loss.
* Adverse Effects Of Some Medications Used For Weight Loss Treatment: Some of the medications used in weight loss treatment cause certain side effects. These side effects occur in patients taking certain types of anti-hypertensive, anti-cholesterol, anti-tuberculosis and anti-cancer medications. The most common side effect observed in patients is weakness, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth and decreased taste. Patients who use laxatives to lose weight also develop severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Patients who have undergone antineoplastic surgery, neoadjuvant bariatric surgery or lymph node dissections are at risk of developing certain side effects such as back pain, vision problems, irregular heartbeat, numbness in the hands and legs, hair loss and constipation.
* Medications Used For Obesity: It is advisable to inform your doctor about any medication that you are considering to be taken for obesity management. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor if these medications can be safely used while you are pregnant. You should also inform your doctor if you have had any type of surgery, any kind of allergic reaction to a drug or any type of seizure. If you have any of the above mentioned symptoms, it is important that you let your doctor know immediately. Moreover, it is important that you should never self-medicate and never stop taking medication without first consulting your doctor. This will help you avoid any undesirable consequences.
