{"id":138634,"date":"2025-07-24T12:58:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T07:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=138634"},"modified":"2025-07-24T17:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:43:41","slug":"about-obesity-definition-symptoms-and-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/about-obesity-definition-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"About Obesity: Definition, Symptoms and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_138635\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138635\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2460903177.jpg\" alt=\"Obesity\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2460903177.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2460903177-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2460903177-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2460903177-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-138635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>What is Obesity?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obesity is defined by medical professionals as a complex and progressive disease where excess or abnormal body fat causes and increases the risk of long-term health complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;re living with obesity, you&#8217;re not alone \u2014 support is available.<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/survey-form?survey_id=66fb7a6dfc64dbae7b3eea9b&amp;source=content_blog&amp;sku_name=venus\"><b>Connect with an Obesity Counselor<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most common way to classify obesity is by using the <\/span><b>Body Mass Index (BMI) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; a measure calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. In most people, a BMI of 25 kg\/m2 or more represents an increased risk of obesity and overweight symptoms and requires additional evaluation. While BMI does not qualify an obesity diagnosis, a BMI of 30 kg\/m2 or more is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and mortality, and anyone with a BMI of 30 or above should consult their doctor for support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BMI is an objective way to classify underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity in adults. Within the official obesity definition, there are different classifications of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #555555;font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif;font-size: 28px\">BMI Classification\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Underweight &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below 18.5 kg\/m2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Normal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; 18.5-22.9 kg\/m2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Overweight <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; 23.0-24.9 kg\/m2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Obesity Class I <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; 25.0-29.9 kg\/m2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Obesity Class II &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30.0-34.9 kg\/m2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Obesity Class III &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Above 35 kg\/m2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These classifications are a standardised measurement and form part of an internationally recognised obesity definition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are the symptoms commonly associated with obesity?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to a BMI of 25 kg\/m2 or more, there are other symptoms of obesity that can impact your day-to-day life. Obesity symptoms may include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Difficulty doing physical activity like climbing stairs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Breathlessness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased sweating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Snoring\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feeling tired regularly\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joint pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Low confidence and self-esteem\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feeling isolated\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;re experiencing any of these symptoms, it&#8217;s a good idea to get expert guidance. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/survey-form?survey_id=66fb7a6dfc64dbae7b3eea9b&amp;source=content_blog&amp;sku_name=venus\"><b>Hear from us<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How is obesity diagnosed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An obesity diagnosis may be an important step in treating and managing obesity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diagnosing obesity usually involves an assessment of lifestyle, medical and family history, a physical examination and\/or laboratory tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To assess lifestyle, medical and family history, a healthcare provider may ask questions related to your:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ethnicity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Family history\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diet\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical activity and exercise habits\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eating disorders\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depression and other mood disorders\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Genetics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medications\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chronic stress\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smoking habits<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>A physical exam\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A physical examination may also be necessary to support a formal diagnosis of obesity. Guidelines recommend doctors carry out an Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS), which is a measure of the mental, metabolic and physical impact of obesity. This can then help your doctor find the right treatment plan for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This may include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Measuring weight, height, and waist circumference\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Measuring blood pressure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assessing if you have obesity-related complications (for example, diabetes, hypertension, mental health disorders, osteoarthritis, respiratory disease, and others<\/span><b>)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Checking for obesity-related skin problems such as acanthosis nigricans (dry, dark patches of skin that can be a sign of insulin resistance)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Laboratory tests\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lastly, laboratory tests may be administered to identify the underlying signs and symptoms of obesity. Your doctor will select what laboratory tests to run depending on your case and assessment needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laboratory tests may be used to assess:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fasting blood glucose (to measure your sugar levels when they are at their lowest)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cholesterol test (including total, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uric acid (a normal waste product that passes through your kidneys and leaves your body in urine)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thyroid function and endocrine evaluation (to assess your hormone levels)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Liver function\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Liver investigation (including ultrasound or biopsy)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or other liver pathology\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiovascular assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sleep laboratory investigation for sleep apnoea (when your breathing stops and starts in your sleep)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Expectations and treatment options\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are living with overweight or obesity, you may have experienced weight-bias or had stigmatised conversations with a doctor or healthcare provider in the past. This is because a lot of what we have learned about the disease is fairly recent and our knowledge about this is continuously evolving. This has led to a long period of misunderstanding by society and healthcare professionals alike. The important thing to remember is there is a lot of progress being made to make the treatment of obesity a priority for healthcare teams all over the world.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Start a conversation that could change your health journey. Talk to our expert about your goals, challenges, and options for managing obesity. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/survey-form?survey_id=66fb7a6dfc64dbae7b3eea9b&amp;source=content_blog&amp;sku_name=venus\"><b>Connect with us<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #555555\">What causes obesity?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 400\">A simplistic explanation is an energy imbalance, wherein calories taken in are significantly higher than the calories used. In reality, the causes of obesity are complex and influenced by a mix of genetic, environmental and behavioural factors. As one potential cause, evidence points to inherited traits that disrupt metabolic and weight regulating mechanisms in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Disclaimer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> This article is curated in partnership with Novo Nordisk. The information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Weight loss medications use should be individualized and should be taken under guidance of a doctor. Please note that Tata 1mg does not endorse any brands and is not responsible for their efficacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(The article is written by <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/dr.-nitika-makhija-93\"><b>Dr. Nitika Makhija, Manager, Clinical Health and Content<\/b><\/a> <b>\u00a0and is reviewed by <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/dr.-swati-mishra-12\"><b>Dr. Swati Mishra, Director (Clinical Health &amp; Content<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>References\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wharton, S, Lau, <\/span>D <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">et al. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline. 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