FACES OF THE OBESITY PANDEMIC Among the most common symptoms seen in patients worldwide in the 21st century are the following: environmental allergies, food allergies and food sensitivities, chronic sinusitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and other skin problems, acne, migraine headaches, premenstrual and menstrual migraine, premenstrual asthma, interstitial cystitis, hair loss (alopecia), hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, abdominal issues (bloating, cramping, constipation / diarrhea, and IBS symptoms), candidiasis, candida-related vulvovaginitis, recurrent UTIs, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps), menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), irregular menses, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroid tumors, fibrocystic breast disease, endometriosis, cervical dysplasia with abnormal Pap smear, BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men with increased frequency of urination, nocturia (nighttime frequent urination that affects sleep), arthritis, fibromyalgia (body aches and pains), urticaria (hives), angioedema (facial swelling, lip swelling, tongue swelling, and even whole body swelling), hypoglycemic episodes and hypotension leading to lightheadedness and dizziness, agitation, anger, behavioral problems, grumpiness, decreased concentration, depression, anxiety, nervousness, panic attacks, decreased libido, sleep disturbances, eating disorders (eating too much or too little), abnormal weight gain, morbid obesity, hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, other autoimmune diseases (such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and many others), hot flashes, night sweats, foggy thinking, chronic fatigue, cancers, nutritional deficiencies, effects of pollution on the body, decreased immunity, and many other signs and symptoms not listed here.
OBESITY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
