Complications For Obesity
Carrying a lot of weight has its own harmful effects in the long run. Where this excess fat is stored in your body is also equally important in determining your risk for developing complications.
People in whom the fat builds up mostly around the abdomen (apple-shaped obesity) are at greater risk of developing complications as compared to those in whom this fat accumulates around the hips (pear-shaped obesity).
Some of the potential complications of obesity include:
Type 2 diabetes
Lipid abnormalities - high cholesterol and triglycerides
High blood pressure
Stroke
Depression
Ischemic heart disease
Osteoarthritis (especially of the knees)
Infertility, irregular menses
Sleep apnea
Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate
Gallbladder disease
Fatty liver disease
Intertrigo - Soreness/irritation between two skin surfaces that are in contact such as under the breasts or between the thighs, etc.
Impaired quality of life
Sexual problems
Social isolation, embarrassment