Obesity is a disease that reduces life expectancy. Be aware of your condition and request a medical evaluation. It's important to know that the foundation of any obesity treatment includes education and support in changing habits to achieve a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
What is obesity?
Obesity refers to having excess body fat, while being overweight means having too much body weight. The two terms are often confused.
What are the determining risk factors for obesity?
Body fat is increasing daily, and has been declared one of the world's major epidemics. Obesity has several causes, such as:
- Hormonal imbalances
- Heredity and family influences
- Bad eating habits
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Social and economic problems
- Lack of quality sleep
Health complications caused by obesity
When people are obese, the chances of developing serious health problems are higher.
- Heart disease and strokes, such as high blood pressure.
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Developing uterine, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, breast, colon, rectal, liver, kidney, prostate cancer – up to 18 types of cancer.
- Trouble sleeping. Insomnia
- Osteoarthritis
The close relationship that exists between obesity and the mind
People with obesity experience a decline in their overall quality of life, increasing their risk of developing mental health disorders. They may become self-conscious or unable to participate in physical activities they once enjoyed. They often avoid public places to prevent unpleasant situations, as they may even face discrimination. It is important to note that obesity is accompanied by both physical and emotional problems.
- Depression
- Disability
- Feelings of shame and grief
- Social isolation
- Lower work performance
- Low self-esteem
Many patients diagnosed with obesity were first diagnosed with a mental health disorder or vice versa.
Obese patients undergoing weight loss treatment also need psychological support to manage this stage of changes in their image and lifestyle.
What can you do to start taking care of your health now?
At each of our Hispanic clinics in Dallas and Fort Worth, we are committed to prevention, driven by our love for the profession, educating, and maintaining a healthy community. Furthermore, we firmly believe that prevention should begin at an early age, as it facilitates maintaining good habits in adulthood. Key recommendations:
- Control your weight
- Keep up to date with your preventive checkups
- Do physical exercise
- Eat according to a schedule and portion sizes
- Choose healthy foods most of the time
- Consult your doctor to find the causes of your obesity and address them at their root. Recognizing that you need help to take care of your health is key.
Conclusions
At Clínica Hispana del Metroplex, our goal is to provide a quality medical evaluation, listen to you, and give you a flexible and appropriate treatment for each patient, motivating and educating you on the changes you should make in your life, such as changes in eating habits and physical activity that will allow you to get rid of excess weight and achieve a healthy life.
Taking control of your weight and health is imminent to change the statistics and stop all the diseases associated with it.
At Clínica Hispana del Metroplex, we understand how sensitive this issue can be. Visit us and we'll provide you with:
- An accurate diagnosis
- An effective treatment: (Use Semaglutide, if needed according to our assessment)
- Personalized plan according to your needs, accompanied by a diet and exercise program.
- Above all, an informative talk about all the pros and cons of the treatment, as well as learning and incorporating a new lifestyle.
- Constant follow-up on all questions and progress checks for each patient.
When it comes to caring for the health of all families, Clínica Hispana del Metroplex is close to me and all families to take care of their health and well-being, which is the most essential thing.
👌🏥At Clínica Hispana del Metroplex we work every day to make better health possible and the greatest recognition we can receive is that you entrust your health to us. Visit us o book an appointment as you prefer.
