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Health Conditions
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Obesity
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of obesity are the consequences of excess tissue mass. Sleep apnea, obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (Pickwickian syndrome), and skin disorders are relatively common in obese patients.
Sleep apnea occurs when an individual temporarily stops breathing while sleeping. This can occur up to 100 times per night. The obesity-hypoventilation syndrome occurs when breathing is impaired leading to under-ventilation, flushed or red face, and drowsiness. This syndrome increases the risk for premature death. In addition, skin disorders may result from moisture being trapped in skin folds of obese patients, resulting in heat rash, inflammation, and certain infections.
Obesity may also cause fatigue and joint pain from supporting the excess body weight.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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