Weight gain


Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. Having too much body fat can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and stroke. Because of these risks, it is important to lose weight even if you do not feel bad now.

The immediate symptoms of obesity include:
Shortness of breath
Sweating a lot
Snoring
Difficulty sleeping
Inability to cope with sudden physical activity
Feeling very tired every day
Back and joint pains

When you take in more calories than you burn off, you gain weight. How you eat, how active you are, and other things affect how your body uses calories and whether you gain weight.

The best way of tackling obesity is to reduce the amount of calories that you eat and exercise more. Any treatment for obesity is available at your pharmacy.