Overweight
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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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Gained weight
Overweight
Fat stomach
Eating too many calories
Facial roundness
Excessive fat in the abdominal or belly region
Excessive fat accumulation around the abdominal area
Increased fat
Calorie intake is more than output
My body is getting bigger
Getting fat
Gained belly fat
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- My whole body is getting thicker
- Unable to decrease my calorie consumption
- My abdomen has become thicker
- Face has grown very circular
- Taking in too many calories everyday
- Face has become very round
- The torso became thicker
- I became stomach thick
- Can't control my caloric intake
- My belly has grown
- Circular face
- Has body fat
- Round face
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
Obesity is excessive fat accumulation and excessive weight, generally when body mass index (BMI) is 30 or greater and can increase the risk of serious health problems.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Melena (black stools)
- Facial edema
- Abnormal menstruation
- Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
- Recent weight loss
- Jaundice
- Edema
- Vomiting of blood
Possible Causes
Generally, Overweight can be related to:
- Drug-Induced Obesity
Drug-induced weight gain is a side effect of many commonly used drugs, such as long-term steroid medication. This often leads to obesity-related health problems. Due to the weight gain, some patients discontinue the medication.
- Obesity
Obesity (overweight) results from a combination of factors such as overeating, insufficient exercise, and genetic factors.
- Hypothyroidism
A disorder where thyroid hormone levels in the body are abnormally low. These hormones are necessary for growth, development, and metabolism. Some symptoms include unintended weight gain, constipation, changes in menstrual cycles, dry skin, brittle nails, depression and memory issues. It can be caused by an autoimmune disorder (Hashimoto's) or from prior thyroid surgery and sometimes medications.
- Dyslipidemia
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Inguinal Hernia
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Diabetes Mellitus
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Have you gained weight all over your body, not just around your stomach?
- How long have you been overweight?
- How has your condition of being overweight changed?
- Are you experiencing weight gain in your face and body while your arms and legs are getting thinner?
- Do you feel that your face has become round like a full moon, but your arms and legs are slim?
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Reviewed By:
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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