If you are obese, you may experience these symptoms:

• Joint pain and reduced mobility
• Osteoarthritis, a disease in which the joints deteriorate
• Loss of flexibility and increased incidence of musculoskeletal injuries
• Pulmonary (breathing) problems, including sleep apnea
• Back pain and inadequate posture
• Ankle and foot problems
• Gallbladder disease and/or gallstones
• Liver disease
• Gout, a buildup of uric acid in the joints that causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
• Reproductive problems in women, including menstrual irregularities and infertility
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Metabolic syndrome (or Syndrome X)
• Type 2 diabetes and/or insulin resistance

Additional Information about Obesity

1. Obesity Overview
2. Common causes of obesity
3. Natural and alternative treatments for obesity
4. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of obesity
5. Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of obesity
6. Additional reading for obesity