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· Endocrinology
Obesity
BMI ≥ 30 · Excess body fat
Chronic disease where excess body fat damages metabolism, joints and mental health. Modern medicine, including new GLP-1 drugs, makes real change possible.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- 1 in 4 Indian urban adults
- Typical age
- Any age
- Outlook
- Treatable
- System
- Hormones
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What causes it
Causes
- Genetics and family environment
- High-calorie, ultra-processed diet
- Inactivity, long sitting hours
- Poor sleep, stress
- Some medications (steroids, antipsychotics)
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- BMI ≥ 30
- Joint pain, breathlessness
- Sleep apnea, snoring
- Type 2 diabetes, hypertension
- Low self-esteem, depression
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- Calorie deficit with high protein
- 150–300 min moderate cardio/week
- Strength training twice a week
- GLP-1 agonists if BMI ≥ 30
- Bariatric surgery if BMI ≥ 35 with complications
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Family meals from scratch
- Sleep 7–8 hours nightly
- Move during work calls
- Treat childhood obesity early
Do’s
- Track food honestly for a week
- Walk 10,000 steps/day
- Choose home-cooked over restaurant
- Celebrate non-scale wins
Don’ts
- Crash-diet — stay sustainable
- Buy 'fat-burning' herbal pills
- Skip strength training
- Use BMI alone — also measure waist
See a doctor immediately if
Symptoms are sudden or severe, getting worse despite home care, or interfering with sleep, work or daily life. Don’t self-diagnose from the internet — book a verified clinician below.
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.