Fat in the abdomen - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

Abdominal type of obesity( type "apple") - when most of the fat is distributed in the abdominal area and the figure resembles an apple in shape.

Common causes of fat deposits in the abdominal area

1. Overeating, consumption of excess amounts of carbohydrates, eating disorders - rare and shifted for evening hours meals.

2. A sedentary lifestyle.

3. Previous pregnancy and childbirth( abdominal fat is easily delayed due to overstretch of the skin on the abdomen)

What to do if fat is deposited on the abdomen.

1. It is necessary to determine the presence of excess body weight for this you need to measure the circumference of the waist. Excess weight is available if the waist circumference in men is more than 94 cm( in this case a man must necessarily pass an assay for hormones, in particular, testosterone and thyroid hormones), in women more than 82 cm.

2. If the body mass increases it is necessary to determine the indexbody weight. Determining the body mass index, you can determine the degree of obesity. The body mass index is the ratio of body weight to growth rates, squared and calculated by the formula:

body weight in( kg):( divided by) height in squared( m2)

Classification of overweight and obesity( WHO, 1998.)

Body weight deficit & lt; 18.5 kg / sq. M.

Normal body weight is 18.5-24.9 square meters.

Excess body weight 25,0-29,9 kg / m 2.

Obesity of the 1st degree 30,0-34,9 kg / sq. M.

Obesity of 2nd degree 35.0-39.9kg / m 2

Obesity of 3rd degree & gt; 40.0 kg / m 2

Please note that BMI is not reliable in the elderly over 65 years of age, athletes, pregnant womenwomen and children.

3. In the presence of excess body weight, it is necessary to limit consumption of animal fats, carbohydrates( bakery products, sweets, cakes, sweet fruits, etc.), the daily caloric intake should be less than 2000 kcal.

4. In case of overweight, it is recommended to increase physical activity. The complex of exercises and the degree of physical activity should be discussed with the attending physician.

5. In the presence of obesity, a consultation of the endocrinologist is required, which will offer to pass tests for hormones and undergo the necessary diagnostics and treatment.

To which doctor to address for obesity

If there is an abdominal type of obesity( type "apple") it is necessary to consult specialists: an endocrinologist, a nutritionist.

Successful treatment of abdominal obesity type will help you to prevent the risk of developing coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2.A timely call to a doctor will prevent the progression of endocrine diseases, such as hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus.