What Is Overweight?
Being overweight means you carry more body weight than is healthy for your height. Doctors often use BMI (Body Mass Index) to assess this.
- The range of BMI 25.0 to 29.9 is regarded as overweight.
- BMI more than 30 means obese.
- ICD-10 code of overweight is E66.9 (obesity, unspecified).
Common Causes of Overweight
- Consumption of excessive high-calorie/high-fat food.
- Failure to engage in physical activity.
- Family history and genetics
- Poor sleep, hormonelessness, stress.
- Reduction in the rate of metabolism with the age.
Common Symptoms of Being Overweight
- Gradual and progressive weight gain-particularly at the belly or hips.
- Feeling fatigued or even weary.
- Knee, hip, or lower back pain or pain.
- Dyspnea without severe effort.
- Problems with fitting in clothes that previously fitted in.
How Dr. Rishi Diagnoses Overweight
Comprehensive Assessment
Measurements & BMI
Dr. Chadha measures your height, weight and waist circumference and adds your BMI to check whether you were in an overweight category (BMI 25-29.9).
Diet & Lifestyle Review
He talks about your average eating habits, level of activity, sleeping habits and stress factors to determine where you need to improve.
Lab Testing
- To identify insulin resistance or diabetes, Fasting Glucose, and HbA1c.
- Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) to determine the health of the heart.
- The thyroid is tested to exclude the possibility of hormone-related weight gain.
GI & Metabolic Evaluation
He seeks eating problems (bloating, reflux) or metabolic diseases with the potential to influence weight, a full understanding of your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What BMI is considered overweight?
An overweight is a BMI of between 25.0 and 29.9.
What is the ICD-10 code for overweight?
It is E66.9, which is obesity or overweight not specified further.
Can being overweight cause other health issues?
Yes. It exposes an individual to diabetes, heart disease, joint pains, etc.
When will I see results?
Some of them begin to feel the changes within 4-6 weeks.
I feel overweight and sick-can Dr. Chadha help?
Yes. He will examine your entire health and develop a step-wise recovery plan.
Are weight-loss medications safe?
Yes-when a specialist such as Dr. Chadha is overseeing and prescribing it.
What is an intragastric balloon?
It is an inflatable, soft, device, which is inserted in your stomach, to aid in decreasing hunger.
Will I need surgery?
Not always. Numerous individuals lose weight using diet, medication or endoscopics.
How should I prepare for a procedure?
You will adhere to a pre-procedure diet, rules of fasting and lab work.
How can I book a visit?
Complete our online application or e-mail: info@gastrodoxs.com