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What diseases can be caused by obesity?
My son is 17 years old and his doctor told us that his BMI indicates obesity. If my son continues to be obese, what diseases is he at risk for?
2 Answers
To name a few, he is at risk for:
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Stroke
Sleep apnea
Metabolic syndrome
Fatty liver diseases
Osteoarthritis
Gallbladder diseases
Kidney disease
-Diabetes mellitus
-HTN
-NASH leading to Cirrhosis
-Acne skin infections
-Cardiomyopathy
-CAD