Obesity

Obesity is one of the major global concerns with over 1 billion adults classed as overweight with 300 million of those classed as obese. Obesity is not just about being a little overweight, but a point where you must take action to avoid potentially serious health problems. If you are obese, you are carrying excessive body fat in comparison to your height and weight. Today obesity is considered a key contributor for patients suffering from chronic diseases and disability.

Your metabolic rate is much faster during early / teenage years but becomes steady from the mid 30’s. If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 to 29.9, you are most likely overweight and should seriously consider watching your diet and exercising regularly. You can take obesity treatments or drugs if your BMI is 27 or more with the associated risk of type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia.

If your BMI is more than 30 you must take obesity seriously. Prescription pills should only be taken if you have tried conventional weight loss methods such as diet changes and exercise over a period without significant results. Even though prescription pills are not suitable for everyone, they can give you kick-start and support effective weight loss.

Obesity Symptoms

Obesity can lead to many health problems, therefore, it is essential to recognize the symptoms of significant obesity and seek a suitable treatment. Some symptoms of obesity include the following:

• Increased perspiration
• Breathlessness
• Insomnia
• Difficulty in coping with strenuous physical activities
• Joint pains or arthritis
• Tiredness during the day
• Hypertension
• High blood pressure

Obesity is not an overnight condition. It can be caused by poor food and lifestyle habits and can also be passed on through the genes. Excessive calorie intake and lack of physical activity also leads to obesity. If you have made necessary dietary and lifestyle changes but still have not seen any results, you should try other treatments for obesity.

Obesity treatments

Obesity is curable and can be dealt with if you make the following changes:

• Change to a healthy diet
• Work with a calorie chart
• Maintain a healthier lifestyle
• Perform exercise regularly

Many people attempt diet and exercise for a long time but to no avail. If you too have tried the conventional weight loss measures but have not managed to lose weight, you should go for prescription medications such as Reductil and Xenical. At Meds4all, you can get any of these prescription medicines after an online consultation. Both these drugs are effective and they have proven their efficacy and safety in several clinical trials.

Please note that before reading about prescription options, it is important that you consider them only as a last resort. You should consult your doctor before starting a prescription course of slimming pills. Our doctors are at hand to assist if you have questions and will not prescribe any treatment that may further damage your health.