Medical Problems of Obesity

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Being overweight affects every body system.

BRAIN:
Overweight children are very often depressed and anxious.
Brains of overweight children don't respond well to leptin, a hormone that tells the brain your child is full. Therefore, overweight kids are even MORE likely to overeat and gain more weight.
Overweight children are more likely to have atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the carotid arteries) that can lead to stroke.

LUNGS:
Overweight children are more likely to have asthma. Asthma makes obesity worse because asthmatic children tend to avoid exercise, thus leading to more weight gain.

HEART:
Overweight children are more likely to have atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries of the heart). Atherosclerosis can lead to heart attacks!
Overweight children are more likely to have high blood pressure, also leading to heart attacks.

STOMACH:
Overweight children are more likely to have GE reflux and constipation.

BONES:
Overweight children are more likely to have bone problems that can lead to hip pain, knee pain, and back pain. This also makes weight gain worse because children in pain do not exercise!
Pressure from excess weight increases the risk of bone fractures.

PANCREAS:
Overweight children are more likely to become resistant to the effects of insulin, causing diabetes (type 2).

GALLBLADDER:
Overweight children are more likely to have gallstones. Gallstones are also common in overweight kids who lose weight too quickly.

LIVER:
Overweight children are more likely to have fat accumulate in the liver, commonly known as 'fatty liver'. If severe, fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure.

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