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Simple Obesity

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Common symptoms

虚胖、驻站医、男性型肥胖、女性型肥胖、活动后气促、青春期肥胖、产后肥胖、上半身肥胖型、体型异常、体重增加

The pathology of disease

Simple (primary) obesity is excess body weight from chronic energy surplus without an identifiable endocrine, genetic-syndromic, or drug secondary cause. It is the most common form of obesity. Evaluation excludes hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, hypothalamic disease, and genetic syndromes. Management centers on lifestyle intervention; consider anti-obesity medication or bariatric surgery in severe cases.

Common Symptoms

Excess body fat; no identifiable endocrine cause; BMI>=28/30; lifestyle risk factors

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic positive energy balance from diet, inactivity, and predisposing genetics, without an identifiable secondary cause.

Treatment

Diet/exercise/behavior therapy; anti-obesity medication; bariatric surgery for severe obesity; follow weight and comorbidities

Preventive Measures

Healthy diet; regular exercise; early weight management; avoid sedentary lifestyle.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Endocrinology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.