Morbid obesity can lead to a shorter
lifespan and many life-threatening health problems, known as co-morbid
conditions. These conditions are very serious, and many of them take
years to exhibit symptoms. For example, a co-morbid condition such as type 2
diabetes may be damaging your kidneys, but you most likely would not know that
you have type 2 diabetes.
Some common co-morbid conditions:
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| Type 2 diabetes, which can lead to heart disease,
kidney failure, blindness, amputation of the feet or legs, and nerve damage
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| Heart disease, such as
hardening of the arteries, heart attack, and angina
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| High blood pressure,
which can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and vision loss
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| High cholesterol, which can lead to heart
disease, stroke, and kidney failure
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| Obstructive sleep apnea has been
associated with high blood pressure4
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| Acid reflux/GERD, which can lead to
esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma)8
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| Cancer |
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| Depression |
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| Osteoarthritis and joint pain which can
lead to loss of mobility
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Stress urinary incontinence |
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| Female reproductive health disorder
, which can lead to infertility, and sexual dysfunction
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Learn more about obesity related health conditions
and bariatric surgery’s effect on them.
Only you and a bariatric surgeon or
other healthcare professional can make the decision of whether or not surgery
is right for you.
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