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Understanding Obesity & Its Health Risks

Learn how obesity impacts you and how to improve your well-being with expert care from Doral Health & Wellness.

What is Obesity?

Morbid obesity can lead to many health issues – weight management can help improve health.
Obesity is excess body fat that increases health risks like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. Managing it improves wellness.

Common Symptoms

  • Excess body weight affecting daily activities
  • Shortness of breath during mild exercise
  • Frequent fatigue or low energy levels
  • Difficulty sleeping or sleep apnea symptoms
  • Joint pain or discomfort from extra weight

When to see a Doctor

  • Struggling to lose weight despite lifestyle changes
  • Experiencing high blood pressure or diabetes
  • Difficulty breathing or severe sleep apnea symptoms
  • Joint pain limiting daily movement or activity
  • Need guidance on weight loss surgery options

Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.

Schedule a consultation today.

Causes and Risk Factors

  • Excess calorie intake and poor diet choices
  • Sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity
  • Genetic predisposition and family history
  • Hormonal imbalances and certain medical conditions
  • Stress, lack of sleep, and certain medications

Diagnosis and Tests

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation
  • Waist circumference measurement
  • Blood tests for cholesterol and glucose
  • Sleep study for sleep apnea diagnosis
  • Blood pressure monitoring

Treatment Options

  • Dietary Modifications and portion control
  • Lifestyle changes and exercise routines
  • Weight-loss medications
  • Bariatric surgery and procedures
  • Behavior modification techniques

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Doral Health & Wellness Weight Management Department

Achieve lasting weight loss and better health with Doral Health & Wellness Bariatrics. We offer minimally invasive solutions to treat obesity, improve diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and more.
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