Obesity is reportedly associated with the increased incidence of overdue births, induced labor and longer labors. Women with maternal obesity have more cesarean deliveries and higher incidence of blood loss during delivery as well as infection and wound complication after surgery. Complications after childbirth associated with obesity include an increased risk of endometrial infection and inflammation, urinary tract infection and urinary incontinence. Pain Bodily pain is a prevalent problem among persons with obesity. Greater disability, due to bodily pain, has been reported by persons with obesity compared to persons with other chronic medical conditions.
Obesity is known to be associated with musculoskeletal or joint-related pain.
Foot pain located at the heel, known as Sever s disease is commonly associated with obesity. Pancreatitis Obesity is a predictive factor of outcome in acute pancreatitis. Obese patients with acute pancreatitis are reported to develop significantly more complications, including respiratory failure, than nonobese. Patients with severe pancreatitis have been found to have a higher body-fat percentage and larger waist size than patients with mild pancreatitis. Sleep Apnea Obesity, particularly upper body obesity, is the most significant risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea.