The Health Risks Of Having An Increased Weight

The Health Risks Of Having An Increased Weight

The Health Risks Of Having An Increased Weight And What You Can Do About It

You may probably be more concerned with how you look than your overall health if you have a weight problem. In reality, being overweight is not just a cosmetic problem and research has proven that overweight people are face higher risks of developing severe health conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure or some forms of cancer. Read on about the risks of having an increased weight and what you should do about it.

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Type 2 diabetes

One of the main problems overweight people face is the higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The body normally breaks down food into components such as glucose which is a great source of energy. This glucose or blood sugar is absorbed by cells in the body with the help of a peptide hormone named insulin. In the case of people with type 2 diabetes, the body cannot produce enough insulin and thus the concentration of blood sugars is extremely high and it can pose serious health risks such blindness, kidney disease, coronary heart disease or even early death.

Coronary heart disease

If you are overweight, then you face a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease. This condition is characterized by the forming of plaque which is a waxy substance inside the coronary arteries, on their walls to be exact. These arteries have the role of bringing blood rich in oxygen to the heart, and if they are somehow blocked, then you can suffer from angina which is chronic pain in the chest or even have a heart attack. You also risk heart failure if you are obese, as your heart won’t be able to pump enough blood through the blood vessels in order to meet the needs of your body.

High blood pressure

The plaque mentioned above can also form inside blood vessels in other parts of the body, and that can contribute to higher blood pressure. If this condition becomes persistent, then all the body parts can be seriously affected.


If you have plaques building in certain areas such as the brain, the over time there is an increased risk of having these areas rupturing and causing blood clots. These clots can block the supply of oxygen-rich blood to your brain which can trigger a stroke. Studies have shown that the more you are over the normal body mass index the more you are exposed to this disease.

Consult a doctor and get the right treatment

If you are overweight, then you must first determine if the problem is mainly cause by a hormonal imbalance in the body or if your lifestyle is what caused it. In many cases the causes are multiple, and a doctor may be able to see if you have any other medical conditions or hormonal imbalances.

You also need to change your lifestyle by eating a healthy and balanced diet, exercising, getting enough sleep, etc. Do everything you can to lose weight so that you won’t be at risk of developing these life-threatening health issues.

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