Obesity Can Affect Your Knees

Wellness

oi-Denise Baptiste

By Denise Baptiste

Monday, February 14, 2011, 17:25

Obesity is a silent killer they say. It is said that those who are obese face a lot of problems due to this extra weight. According to a new study, it is said that there is a serious affect that obesity has on knee arthritis and that of knee surgery recovery.

In the new study, it stated that weight loss through bariatric surgery worsens the knee pain for those who are obese, suffering from knee arthritis. After the study, it showed that obesity contributes to a greater complication after hip and knee replacement surgeries are done.

For those obesity individuals having a body mass index of more than 45, have an overall list of complications and thus more prone to other diseases.

But for those obesity patients who have a body mass index of below 40, have more or less the same effects than that of extreme obese patients. Those who are moderately obese, they have complications like redness in the neck region, swelling in the legs, bacterial infections, respiratory disorders and knee problems.bacterail infections, respiratiry disorders adn knee problems.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.