Being overweight is when you weigh so much that it is unhealthy.\u00a0Heavy obesity is called obesity.\u00a0In obesity, the risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and joint damage to the joints increases.\u00a0Sometimes only small changes are needed to reduce weight.\u00a0You can get help if you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This text is about obesity and obesity in adults<\/strong>. You can also read the text on obesity and obesity in children. Here you can read about the most common methods to find out if you have obesity or obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being overweight is not a disease, but you who are overweight are at risk of developing obesity<\/strong>. You who have obesity are at increased risk of getting other diseases. Obesity is therefore counted as a disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are\u00a0various methods you can use to assess your weight.\u00a0For example, the limits of what is overweight and what is obesity can be calculated using BMI.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Calculate BMI as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weigh and take your weight in kilos. Multiply your length in meters by your length in meters. Divide the weight by that number. Example: 70 kg \/ (1.70 m X 1.70 m) = BMI 24.2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact a health care center if any of the following is true of you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can contact many receptions by\u00a0logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overweight and obesity can be due to many different things.\u00a0Above all, it is about living habits.\u00a0That is, we eat too much and move too little.\u00a0For example, the availability of soft drinks, sweets, and fast food has increased.\u00a0We also drink more alcohol today than in a long time and alcohol contains many calories.\u00a0At the same time, we are becoming increasingly sedentary, partly because many people sit for a long time watching different types of screens.\u00a0Heredity also matters, for example, you may have a hereditary ability to store fat more easily than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also several other factors that can help you gain weight or obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stress\u00a0can affect the brain in a way that can lead to depression, anxiety, and increased appetite.\u00a0Under stress, the body forms more of the hormone cortisol.\u00a0Cortisol can contribute to obesity and affect the body’s insulin balance, leaving you at risk for\u00a0type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stress can be caused by many different things.\u00a0You can get stressed when you have too much to do, or too little to do, for example in case of long-term unemployment.\u00a0Stress can also be caused by, for example, health problems, bullying, or having a difficult work situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people use food to get comfort and peace in a stressful everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The less sleep a person gets, the more likely they are to become overweight. This is partly because the body releases hormones that control appetite during sleep. The amount of hormones decreases if you sleep too little. It can increase the risk of obesity and other diseases. It is not only the number of hours that is important, but also that you sleep regularly and do not sleep late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we get older, it is common for us to lose muscle, especially if you do not move as much. In addition, metabolism usually decreases as we get older. Therefore, you will gain weight if you continue to eat the same amount as before. Many also change the weight during menopause and get more fat around the waist than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How we feel often affects our relationship with food and eating habits.\u00a0Many people eat in response to\u00a0negative emotions, such as\u00a0anxiety,\u00a0weak self-esteem,\u00a0or\u00a0depressed mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overweight can sometimes be due to hormone disorders that affect appetite and metabolism. Also, certain diseases that reduce the ability to be physically active can lead to overweight, such as chronic joint diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eating disorders can also cause you to gain weight, such as\u00a0heat-eating disorder\u00a0and\u00a0bulimia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some medicines may help you gain weight, such as cortisone and antidepressants,\u00a0psychosis,\u00a0and\u00a0epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obesity and obesity can cause many illnesses and problems. The more overweight you have, the greater the risk of getting these diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fat settles in different places in the body of different people. Some often have a large fat layer around the waist and inside the stomach. It’s called abdominal obesity. Abdominal obesity poses a greater risk of disease. Another type of fat is subcutaneous fat. It is the fat that sits inside the skin and is stored for example on the thighs and hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The abdominal fat is harmful because it enters the bloodstream and can cause damage to the blood vessels, liver, and pancreas. Belly fat also adversely affects blood fats and blood pressure and causes the sugar to break down in the body as the insulin works poorly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being overweight and obese can make the body’s system for controlling blood pressure, blood sugar and blood fats work worse. It may increase the risk of contracting or exacerbating the following diseases or conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people with obesity and obesity have mental health problems, such as\u00a0depression\u00a0and\u00a0anxiety.\u00a0Mental health problems tend to decrease if you lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes it is difficult to know if depression and depression cause an increased risk of obesity or if obesity in itself increases the risk of depression. Many medicines for depression also cause weight gain as a side effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In our society, many people feel that their weight and lifestyle judge them.\u00a0It can sometimes have a negative effect on people who are becoming overweight.\u00a0Some experience feelings of guilt and failure, which can increase the stress and risk of depression.\u00a0Many who are overweight also feel discriminated against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people find it difficult to change living habits. But keep in mind that even small, thoughtful changes can have major effects on health. Strict diets and hard workouts can be difficult to follow for a long time. Instead, for example, you can start by moving more into your everyday life or changing one of your eating habits. Then the possibility is greater that you can continue with the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many different diets you can follow that help you lose weight.\u00a0Some diets are aimed at reducing the number of carbohydrates, others at reducing the amount of fat.\u00a0Different methods suit different people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not necessary to count calories. However, it is important to be aware of what good food is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The important thing is that you find healthy eating habits that\u00a0suit you.\u00a0Try replacing some parts of your diet with healthier alternatives.\u00a0You can take the help of the\u00a0plate model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All\u00a0physical activity\u00a0and movement mean you lose fat.\u00a0Small changes also produce results.\u00a0For example, you could try walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator and getting off a bus stop earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is better for the body that you move frequently and slightly less than that you exercise hard a couple of times a week.\u00a0Walking, swimming, and easy jogging are good activities to get rid of fat.\u00a0You burn about as much by going fast as running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also important to reduce the time you sit completely still, for example in front of the computer or the TV. Sitting still for a long time is a risk, even if you are very physically active at other times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stress management can be an important part of the treatment of obesity<\/strong>.\u00a0You can take the help of\u00a0relaxation exercises\u00a0or\u00a0mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You usually start by telling us about your eating habits and your life situation when you seek care for overweight and obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is common for the doctor to measure blood pressure . You may also submit a blood test so that your blood sugar and fat levels can be assessed. Blood sugar and blood fats are measured to see if you have diabetes or harmful amounts of fat in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The doctor also checks how your thyroid works. The thyroid hormones control, among other things, how the body absorbs nutrition and how the body gets rid of nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes the doctor also takes an ECG that shows the activity of the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those who have trouble snoring may need to investigate.\u00a0Especially if you have a\u00a0respiratory break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is common for you to meet a lifestyle nurse or dietician when seeking treatment for obesity in adults<\/em>.\u00a0Sometimes you receive treatment with medicines simultaneously.\u00a0You can also get physical activity on prescription,\u00a0FaR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes you can participate in group therapy where you can get advice and support in changing your behavior regarding food and physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another treatment is to reduce the stomach through\u00a0surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Europe, there is a registered anti-obesity drug that is subsidized, Xenical. There are also two non-subsidized drugs, Saxenda and Mysimba. The fact that the drugs are not subsidized means that you have to pay the full cost yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important that you receive lifestyle treatment at the same time as the drug treatment. This improves the results of drug treatment. Lifestyle treatment means you get help with changing how you eat and how much you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medication for obesity is a fairly new treatment method.\u00a0Therefore, there is still no knowledge of how good the effects are when you have been treated for a longer period, i.e more than four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alli and Xenical contain the active substance, orlistat.\u00a0Alli has a strength of 60 milligrams and can be purchased without a prescription.\u00a0Xenical has a strength of 120 milligrams and is prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alli and Xenical make the body absorb less fat.\u00a0If you eat too much fat, you get diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saxenda is taken once a day as an injection into the superficial fat on the stomach. The treatment costs about SEK 3000 per month. Saxenda reduces appetite and increases saturation. The most common side effects are nausea and constipation or diarrhea but this usually goes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mysimba is a tablet that reduces appetite. The tablets are taken in the morning and evening. The treatment costs about SEK 1000 per month. The most common side effects are headaches and you get dry in your mouth. You can also get high blood pressure and feel mentally ill by Mysimba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buying drugs on the Internet\u00a0from serious vendors\u00a0can involve great\u00a0risks.\u00a0Some of the risks are counterfeit drugs, drugs of unknown content, drugs that have no effect, or that give too much effect.\u00a0Therefore, always check that the vendor has the necessary permits to sell medicines online.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some county councils and regions, health care offers groups that work to change behavior regarding food and eating. Sometimes the groups are led by a dietician, sometimes by a nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In such a group you get to talk to others about eating behavior, food, and physical activity.\u00a0For example, you can get advice on shopping and cooking healthy food.\u00a0The group also discusses different strategies in everyday life, such as trying to think about what has gone well and planned other rewards in their lives other than food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes a treatment can be started by allowing you to eat different powders.\u00a0The treatment is led by a nurse or a dietician and a doctor.\u00a0The powder blends contain proteins, essential fatty acids, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins needed by the body.\u00a0The recommendation is that the powder treatment should last at most for 5 – 7 weeks.\u00a0During this time, you lose weight by about 5 – 10 percent.\u00a0After the powder diet, you will start eating regular food again.\u00a0Then it is important that you have regular meals and avoid foods with a lot of calories.\u00a0Powder treatment must be part of a long-term treatment program to produce long-lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One treatment for obesity is to\u00a0remove part of the stomach.\u00a0In Europe, the methods are mainly used, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After an operation, many lose weight and retain the new lower weight for a long time. The best result is given to those who receive lifestyle treatment in combination with the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order for you to be involved in your care and treatment, it is important that you\u00a0understand the information you receive from the healthcare staff.\u00a0Ask questions if you don’t understand.\u00a0For example, you should receive information about treatment options and\u00a0how long you may have to wait for care and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have the opportunity to get help from an interpreter.\u00a0You also have the opportunity to get help from an interpreter if you have a hearing loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need tools, you should get information about what is available and how to get it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Being overweight is when you weigh so much that it is unhealthy. Heavy obesity is called obesity. In obesity, the risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and joint damage to the joints increases. Sometimes only small changes are needed to reduce weight. 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When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Causes of overweight and obesity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stress can increase the risk of obesity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sleep deprivation affects appetite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As we get older, we gain weight more easily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feeling bad mentally can make us eat more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some diseases can lead to overweight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medicines can cause weight gain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Obesity and obesity increase the risk of other diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Abdominal fat is more harmful than subcutaneous fat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Obesity and obesity can cause illness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What can I do myself if I want to lose weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Find a healthy diet that works for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Touch you more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to manage your stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Investigations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for obesity in adults<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Drug treatment for obesity in adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Risks of buying drugs online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Support groups and conversations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
powder Processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To operate the stomach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You should understand the information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n