Weight and metabolic balance
Obesity or overweight is considered a difficult disease to manage due to its complexity and multiple underlying causes. Therefore, there is a saying that "no single treatment is effective for all obese patients." This is because the causes of obesity vary from person to person. In treating obesity, our experienced physicians will work through various approaches to identify the cause and potential contributors. Notice that when we begin to gain weight, we try diet and exercise, but why is it so difficult to lose weight or even gain weight? This is because we haven't addressed other underlying factors. As previously mentioned, no single weight loss method works for all patients (meaning some people can lose weight, while others can't).
Factors Affecting Weight Gain and Loss
- Diet Status
- Physical Activity
- Mood: Stress and Sleep
- Internal System Function: Hormones, Metabolism
- Genetics
- Chronic Illness
- Certain Medications
- Environment
At Klaire Medical Center, we utilize a principle called "Weight Optimization," which addresses the problem from the inside. Multiple laboratory tests are performed to identify underlying abnormalities. The physician then corrects these problems, restoring organ function and ultimately leading to weight loss. Therefore, it is a safe method that improves health and prevents deterioration.
Metabolic Syndrome: Obesity, a potbelly, diabetes, and high blood pressure
Metabolic Syndrome is a group of five major disorders that increase the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Diagnosis of this condition is based on at least three of the following symptoms:
- Potential obesity with significant fat accumulation around the waist: waist circumference greater than 40 inches in men or 35 inches in women, or a body shape resembling an apple
- High blood triglyceride levels: greater than 150 milligrams per deciliter
- Low HDL (good cholesterol) levels: less than 40 milligrams per deciliter in men or 50 milligrams per deciliter in women
- High blood pressure: greater than 130/85 mmHg
- High fasting blood sugar levels: greater than 110 milligrams per deciliter
Major causes of Metabolic Syndrome:
1. Obesity or overweight: It is caused by a diet high in carbohydrates and fats, lack of exercise, and genetics. This condition causes a variety of problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and abnormal secretion of certain hormones, including insulin.
2. Insulin resistance: When the body has a decreased response to the hormone insulin from the pancreas, which is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels, the result is that blood sugar levels rise above normal. This condition is caused by genetics and external factors, such as excessive consumption of carbohydrates or sweets, obesity, aging, and certain medications.
Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome
The symptoms of the disease depend on the severity. Sometimes, there are no symptoms in the early stages, but they are detected during an annual health checkup. As the condition progresses, symptoms of diabetes may appear, such as dry mouth, frequent thirst, frequent nighttime urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. Importantly, it increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, which can be life-threatening.
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