What Are Weight-Adjacent Medical Conditions?
Weight-adjacent medical conditions are health issues that are impacted by excess weight and/or make weight management more difficult. These conditions may not be solely caused by weight, but weight often plays a significant role in how they develop, progress, and affect your daily life.
At Revive Health, we recognize that addressing these conditions alongside weight management is essential for lasting wellness.
Common Weight-Adjacent Medical Conditions
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Extra weight can increase strain on your heart, raising blood pressure. High blood pressure can also make it harder for your body to regulate weight.
High Cholesterol and Lipid Problems: Weight gain can disrupt how your body processes fats, leading to higher cholesterol and triglycerides, which can also affect metabolism.
Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance: Excess fatty tissue, especially around the abdomen, interferes with insulin function. High blood sugars and insulin resistance can also contribute to weight gain, creating a frustrating cycle.
Sleep Apnea: Extra weight can obstruct airways during sleep, causing poor rest and daytime fatigue—both of which can affect appetite control and metabolism.
Joint Pain (Osteoarthritis): Added weight places strain on your joints, while pain and reduced mobility can make physical activity harder, impacting weight management.
Fatty Liver Disease: Weight-related fat buildup in the liver can contribute to liver inflammation and ultimately cirrhosis.
Heart Disease: A combination of weight and these weight-related conditions can raise the risk of heart complications.
Mood and Mental Health Concerns: Depression, anxiety, emotional eating, and body image struggles are common in people navigating weight challenges. Mental health issues can both result from and contribute to weight gain, making compassionate, whole-person care essential.
Why This Matters
These conditions don’t just appear alongside excess weight—they interact with it. They can make weight harder to manage, while excess weight can make these conditions more severe, creating a frustrating cycle. At Revive Health, we focus on treating both weight and these related conditions together, creating a plan that supports your physical and emotional health.
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