Obesity is a word that is often taken lightly. But it has indeed become a global crisis. According to the World Health Organization definition – \u201cOverweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. The issue has grown to epidemic proportions, with over 4 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese in 2017 according to the global burden of disease.\u201d<\/p>\n
Obesity has indeed become a curse, and the world needs a long term solution. Though lifestyle changes may help an individual make changes to his\/her health, sometimes, despite all the efforts, it becomes difficult to shed off and remain healthy for the long term. That\u2019s why many patients now opt for an innovative solution practised in the medical field- bariatric surgery, with near to no post-operative side effects. The bariatric surgery procedure defers from one individual to another, depending on various factors and pre-existing comorbidities.<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, before treating any disease, we must understand it better. Let\u2019s explore what the varied kinds of obesity are. Though medical expert argues on how many types of obesity exist, none denies that there are several kinds. Some researches divide into six groups all with BMI 30:<\/p>\n
They say such a differentiation is essential for clinical intervention to use appropriate procedure, \u201cone solution for all\u201d isn\u2019t the way to go. Other medical professionals talk about types of obesity differently:<\/p>\n
Food Obesity:<\/strong> The thickness of Nervous Stomach:<\/strong> Gluten Diet:<\/strong> Genetic Metabolic Obesity:<\/strong> Thickness due to Venous Circulation:<\/strong>
\nThis is an accumulation of unwanted fats in the body due to excess intake of processed food and sugars. Adopting a healthy lifestyle with other interventions such as bariatric surgery can help.<\/p>\n
\nThe main trigger point for this is anxiety, stress and depression. Relieving oneself of overburden and doing breathing exercises that reduce the pressure is essential, along with other treatments.<\/p>\n
\nObesity due to prolonged sitting hours, excess gluten in diet, alcohol and smoking. This is generally experienced by women in their adolescence, menopause and those facing hormonal imbalances.<\/p>\n
\nPeople with this obesity has stomach swollen like a balloon. The fats are generally accumulated in the middle part of the body. This can affect those people more who consume alcohol and have trouble breathing.<\/p>\n
\nThis occurs during pregnancy and amongst people who have swollen legs.<\/p>\n