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Obesity is a condition when men/women have an excess amount of body fat. Usually, women with over 30% and men with over 25% body fat are considered obese. Calculating BMI (Body mass index) is another popular method to define obesity.  It has been reported that 80% of deaths related to obesity occur with the individuals having BMI value over 30. You can consult the obesity & liver doctor at DLDC for better understanding. Obesity can often lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a chronic disorder prevalent among Americans. Since the disease progresses without any symptoms so the individual may not know that he/she is suffering from the disease. It has minimal short-term effects, but long-term complications involve: Anemia Gastrointestinal bleeding Encephalopathy Cirrhosis Liver cancer And liver failure The problems are similar to the ones that occur after decades of alcohol abuse. NAFLD develops only when the liver becomes overwhelme...

Pancreas is known to form enzymes that aids in the process of digestion and production of hormones that regulates the manner in which your body processes glucose. However, any inflammation in the pancreas leads to Pancreatitis. In order to get rid of this disease, one must see the Pancreas doctor at the earliest. Pancreatitis can be of two types – Acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. Let us have a look at few of the common symptoms of pancreatitis .          Upper abdominal pain           Fever           Nausea           Vomiting           Losing weight           Loose motions          Rapid pulse Pancreatitis can be caused due to smoking, gallstones, alcoholism, cystic fibrosis, infections and in a few extreme cases; it can be caused due to pancreatic cancer as wel...