Complete our free assessment to determine if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Use our free online BMI calculator to find out if your weight is a risk to your health.
What Are The Risks Of
Obesity & Morbid Obesity?
The following are just a few of the health issues and diseases that can be brought on by obesity:
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Stroke
Male-related cancers
(i.e. colon, rectum or prostate)
Female-related cancers
(gallbladder, uterine, cervical or ovarian)
Dyslipidemia
High Cholesterol
Osteoarthritis (especially on weight-bearing joints)
Obstructive sleep apnea
Respiratory problems
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn
Infertility
Urinary stress incontinence
Menstrual irregularities
Lymphedema
Depression
Note: Obesity-related health issues can be reversed with weight loss surgery, combined with healthy eating and lifestyle habits. For more information, contact the Bridges Center today at 1-800-248-5553.
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