What sort of effects does morbid obesity has on health?
Morbid obesity is known to cause the following health problems. Type 2 Diabetes- Extra fat cells are known to resist the insulin in the body leading to a condition called insulin resistance. Because of this insulin resistance the glucose is not taken up by the cells and remains within the body. This condition is termed as diabetes mellitus. High blood pressure/Heart disease- Extra body weight indicates that the heat should function harder to supply blood to all the body parts. This increases the blood pressure in the individual. This may further lead to severe conditions like heart and kidney damage. Osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints- Extra weight adds more pressure on the joints. This leads to a condition called osteoarthritis. Sleep apnea/Respiratory problem- Extra fat blocks the passage way of the air in the body. Mainly fat present on the tongue and neck causes this condition. Gastro esophageal reflux/Heartburn – Heart burn is seen when the acid present in the stomach moves u
