Not Just About Weight: Doctor Warns Obesity Could Cause Dementia and Infertility!
Until now, many people have regarded obesity as merely a matter of appearance or excess weight. However, latest medical evidence confirms that obesity is a chronic disease that lies at the root of a range of serious health issues, from fertility problems to reduced cognitive function such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Internal medicine specialist Dr. Vardian Mahardika emphasises the importance of public awareness of the latent dangers of obesity. He notes that the impact of obesity is complex and affects nearly every organ system.
One of the most commonly observed effects among patients with obesity is fertility impairment. He explains that an excess of fat can disrupt hormonal balance in the body.
In women, this condition can trigger the onset of perimenopause (aged 45-50). When natural hormone levels begin to fall, obesity-related comorbidity becomes more likely to appear and to worsen quality of life.
Dr. Vardian reminds us that the definition of obesity cannot be based solely on Body Mass Index (BMI). Many people who look physically normal may clinically fall into the obesity category due to how fat is distributed.
More accurate indicators include:
Doctor’s note: ‘Many people whose bodies do not appear obese, but when their waist circumference is checked relative to their height, the fat is already high,’ said Vardian.
Since 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified obesity as a chronic disease. This is because the spectrum of diseases triggered by obesity is very wide:
Addressing obesity is not as simple as ‘eat less and exercise’. Because it is a chronic disease, its management requires a comprehensive medical approach.
Vardian mentions several effective treatment steps:
Can thin people be affected by obesity?
Yes, this condition is often referred to as Skinny Fat. Even if BMI is normal, if visceral fat (belly fat) is high, a person remains at risk of degenerative diseases.
Why does obesity cause snoring?
Fat deposits around the neck can narrow the airway during sleep, triggering vibrations (snoring) and hindering the flow of oxygen to the brain.
Can PCOS be cured by weight loss?
Weight reduction of around 5-10% has clinically proven to improve hormonal balance and increase the chances of pregnancy in PCOS sufferers.
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