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There are different types of obesity, an experienced doctor can make a preliminary diagnosis, only by the appearance of a person. Since the hormonal background affects the deposition of fat, people with obesity look different. For example, women suffer from fat deposits in the lower body, while men, on the contrary, in the upper.
Varieties of obesity
Types of obesity differ depending on the causes of its occurrence.
Alimentary (exogenous): appears with overeating and a sedentary lifestyle. Pathological (endogenous): is the result of various diseases. A large amount of fat is considered a chronic pathology, of a progressive nature, and if left untreated, serious complications can occur. With excess weight, the body begins to work at “full power”, because of this, the internal organs are “produced” much faster. Consequently, the quality of life and its duration is reduced.
According to the method of treatment, obesity is divided into the following types: adjustable and irreversible. Regulated: can be eliminated with a special diet and exercise. Irreversible is diagnosed very rarely.
It can also be divided into types according to dynamics. Stable is characterized by a constant weight of the patient, that is, kilograms do not increase or decrease. Dynamic: the patient’s weight is increasing every day. Constitutional fat deposition: a chronic pathology that appeared as a result of physical, biochemical and metabolic processes. The constitutional deposition of fat causes various complications, makes a person disabled. In addition, among patients with such a disease, many deaths occur, because cardiovascular diseases occur.
To reduce the risks, the patient must follow a special diet (most often a diabetic diet) and increase physical activity every day.
Constitutional obesity, in turn, is also divided into types. Female type (gynoid): is considered the most harmless, because it practically does not pose a threat to human health. In this case, the figure becomes like a pear. The deposition of fat occurs on the thighs, buttocks, lower abdomen. This type is often found in women whose endocrine system is working properly (most of the fat is formed under the skin).
Male type (android): appears when there is a high level of androgens in the body. In this case, the figure of a person becomes like an apple – fat is deposited on the abdomen, chest and shoulders. If such a condition is not given attention and pathology is triggered, then metabolic syndrome and abdominal obesity will occur (which entails severe complications). In addition, fat begins to accumulate in the abdominal cavity and internal organs, because of this, it is unfavorable and dangerous.
The mixed type is the most common occurrence that can be diagnosed even in a child. In this case, the deposition of fat occurs throughout the body. In addition, depending on the location, there are several types of adipose tissue, these are:
- subcutaneous adipose tissue;
- deep layer;
- internal fat (located around the abdomen).
The ratio of species and the severity of the tissue will depend on age, genetic predisposition, metabolism and other equally important factors. There is subcutaneous fat in varying amounts in all areas of the body. Thanks to him, the human body has a smooth outline, but it is easy to remove it with the help of exercise and proper nutrition.
According to the prevalence of fat, local and general forms can be distinguished. Local is divided into three types:
- delimited (adipose tissue has clear boundaries and an increase in the surface layer of adipose tissue);
- diffuse-local (characterized by the growth of subcutaneous fat in a certain anatomical area, this area loses its boundaries and smoothly passes into the neighboring area where the adipose tissue is normal);
- small-hilly contour disorders (manifested as an increase in subcutaneous adipose tissue and the formation of an uneven contour of the skin (small tubercles and pits).
The local form of deposits is quite stable, so it can persist even with severe weight loss.
Reasons for being overweight
Obesity does not give pleasure to anyone, especially if the figure does not just lose its contours, but completely changes the proportions. In this case, you should carefully monitor the changes in your body, because excessive and uneven fattening is the consequences of serious diseases.
There are many reasons why a person has a pronounced specific part of the body. The first and most common is a genetic predisposition.
Therefore, if parents have too pronounced incorrect body proportions, which have become so due to the deposition of fat, then most likely their children will have the same thing. The second, no less common factor is endocrine diseases. For example, failures in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, poor functioning of the adrenal glands and the thyroid gland, and many others. The third is the curvature of the spine, which affects the shift in the center of gravity and creates a fat “balancer”. Of course, we must not forget such a state as excessive and regular overeating.
full face
Too big cheeks can indicate hormonal imbalances and possible diseases of certain areas of the brain (most often the pathology of the pituitary gland). If suddenly the face and neck become larger in volume, while other parts of the body remain unchanged, then you need to contact a local therapist. He, in turn, is obliged to refer the patient to an appointment with an endocrinologist. In addition, the doctor will issue a referral for computed tomography of the brain. Cheeks can also become larger due to the use of a large number of high-carbohydrate foods. These include caramel, sugar, lollipops and more. Usually, after eating a large amount of sweets, the accumulation of fat begins in the face and gradually moves to other parts of the body.
Fullness of shoulders, arms and chest
If the loose T-shirts have become tight, the arm does not fit into the sleeve of the blouse, and an ugly “tree” of adipose tissue has appeared on the back, but the size of the trousers has remained the same, it is urgent to find the cause of this phenomenon. Such a disproportionate distortion of the figure can occur in two cases. The first – with a sharp cessation of daily sports (in particular, this applies to swimming, volleyball, tennis). The second – with a diagnosed violation in the production of prolactin. Such a “prolactin figure” is very eye-catching at first, especially when it is a long-legged girl with large breasts. However, this condition is characterized by a constant increase in the upper part (the amount of fat in it is constantly growing). You should immediately seek help from a specialist. If this is not done, the woman will have problems with conceiving and bearing a baby.
If obesity occurred after the cessation of sports, then treatment in this case is not needed. It is necessary to perform physical exercises daily, and the shoulder girdle will return to normal.
Full arms can be in different places, not only under the armpits, for example, the wrists. What is the reason? There are three main factors in this state.
- First, it can happen with age in some people, especially if the parents have the same problem after 40 years.
- Second: sometimes this happens, due to edema, then you should seek help from a nephrologist. This is the doctor who deals with these problems.
- Third: often found in young women – this is an overabundance of the male sex hormone in the blood (testosterone). In a small amount, it is present in all women. When its level begins to increase for some reason, acne occurs, hairiness of the body and face increases, malfunctions in the menstrual cycle begin, and anomalies in the structure of the body. In fact, this is a rather serious problem that requires immediate treatment, so you need to seek help from an endocrinologist as soon as possible.
How to remove fat from the shoulders and arms?
Many people just need to know how to remove fat from these places, and they will look perfect again. An ugly look, when the skin on the hands sags, because of this, they lose their shape, and, accordingly, their attractiveness. This problem applies not only to the shoulders, but also to the armpits.
To solve it, you need to choose a way to achieve your goal (many people choose only certain diets, assuming that if they lift dumbbells, then after a while they will become like a beefy man).
To get a sculptural figure, you should raise the barbell and take special supplements. The most suitable is a set of exercises and diet. However, before starting a diet, you need to look at your body from the outside. Sometimes this is not the only place where fat is deposited, so everyone will need help.
Then tips on dropping excess adipose tissue only on the hands will not help – you need to balance the diet. After normalizing the total weight, you can do your hands.
The diet for losing excess fat on the arms is as follows: fried, fatty, sweet should be excluded from the menu (the basis of all dishes should be meat and seafood, which will be eaten with vegetables). Meals should be fractional, several times a day, the weight of a portion does not exceed 300 grams, and the last dose is no later than 6 pm. The use of the required amount of liquid, normally 2 liters.
If you follow these recommendations, you can quickly lose weight. Tighten the skin on the hands is allowed with the help of special exercises.
Adipose tissue in the armpits
You can get rid of fat in this place if you know why it appeared. There is a misconception that it occurs due to an increase in the overall weight of the human body. However, most studies have shown that this is the last “instance” where excess adipose tissue is deposited.
There are several reasons that cause such fat deposits: poor posture, heredity, and weak pectoral triceps. To get rid of underarm fat, you do not need to go to the gym, you can do all the exercises at home. This will take about 15 minutes of free time.
Possible complications and preventive measures
The deposition of fat in any part of the body can provoke serious diseases: cardiovascular pathologies, diabetes mellitus, bone and muscle fiber diseases, and some cancers. In addition, a person can develop mental disorders.
The main preventive measure should be called the establishment of an energy balance between consumed and expended energy. To do this, you should adhere to a certain diet and properly increase physical activity.