Moderate severity · Endocrinology

Obesity

BMI ≥ 30 · Excess body fat

Chronic disease where excess body fat damages metabolism, joints and mental health. Modern medicine, including new GLP-1 drugs, makes real change possible.

At a glance
Prevalence
1 in 4 Indian urban adults
Typical age
Any age
Outlook
Treatable
System
Hormones
Reviewed by a practising endocrinology doctor
What causes it

Causes

  • Genetics and family environment
  • High-calorie, ultra-processed diet
  • Inactivity, long sitting hours
  • Poor sleep, stress
  • Some medications (steroids, antipsychotics)
How it feels

Symptoms & effects

  • BMI ≥ 30
  • Joint pain, breathlessness
  • Sleep apnea, snoring
  • Type 2 diabetes, hypertension
  • Low self-esteem, depression
How it’s treated

Treatment & cure

  • Calorie deficit with high protein
  • 150–300 min moderate cardio/week
  • Strength training twice a week
  • GLP-1 agonists if BMI ≥ 30
  • Bariatric surgery if BMI ≥ 35 with complications
Staying ahead

Prevention

  • Family meals from scratch
  • Sleep 7–8 hours nightly
  • Move during work calls
  • Treat childhood obesity early

Do’s

  • Track food honestly for a week
  • Walk 10,000 steps/day
  • Choose home-cooked over restaurant
  • Celebrate non-scale wins

Don’ts

  • Crash-diet — stay sustainable
  • Buy 'fat-burning' herbal pills
  • Skip strength training
  • Use BMI alone — also measure waist
See a doctor immediately if

Symptoms are sudden or severe, getting worse despite home care, or interfering with sleep, work or daily life. Don’t self-diagnose from the internet — book a verified clinician below.

Top specialists

Top 4 doctors for Obesity

Ranked by patient rating, years of experience and review volume. All verified by MediConsult’s clinical team.

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Best match
SS 1

Dr. Sarvesh Saraswat

Endocrinology · 35 yrs

4.9 (465)
Pratham Diabetes Centre · Subhanpura
Bone Health Thyroid
Next slot Today, 10:00 AM · ₹1700
Best match
BZ 2

Dr. Bhupesh Zinzuwadia

Endocrinology · 35 yrs

4.9 (332)
Sterling Diabetes · Ellisbridge
Pituitary Obesity
Next slot Sat, 4:30 PM · ₹1550
Best match
VS 3

Dr. Vatsal Saraswat

Endocrinology · 35 yrs

4.9 (307)
Apollo Sugar Clinic · Magdalla
Thyroid Bone Health
Next slot Tue, 11:00 AM · ₹1300
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SK 4

Dr. Saanvi Khan

Endocrinology · 35 yrs

4.9 (281)
Mota Endo Clinic · Jodhpur
PCOS Pituitary
Next slot Tomorrow, 12:30 PM · ₹1000
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Disclaimer · This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment. Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.