Gall Bladder Disease - A significantly higher incidence of gall bladder disease is observed in overweight people than those of normal weight. Anesthetic rest is increased in overweight people and asthmatics. Diabetes - Diabetes is more common in obese patients than in patients of normal weight. Sventy to eighty five per cent of diabetics have a history of obesity. This can cause complicated delivery.
Overweight women have more difficult pregnancies and increased infant deaths.
Surgical procedures are more difficult in overweight individuals. Hernia - Certain types of hernias, involving displacement of the upper part of rhe stomach into the chest cavity, are more prevalent in overweight individuals than in those of normal weight. Joint Disease - A vacious cycle is set up in overweight patients with arthritis of the hip, knees, feet and back. Increased weight leads to greater wear and tear on joints which means more pain. More pain means less activity, thereby causing more weight gain.