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Last Updated: 21 Mar 2024 17:41:33

Investigating Link of Asthma and Steroid related Weight Gain

With the recent buzz of Anant Ambani, with his pre-wedding with Radhika Merchant, he came out by expressing his struggles and battles with health during childhood and the negative impact it had on his weight gain. To shed more light on the concept of obesity in India, the causes and tests one should undergo at an early stage, going through this article would clear some doubts and enlighten you with new facts on healthy living.

What is the cost of obesity in India?

It is estimated that the economic costs of the obesity disease for the country like India by the year 2035, would be around value of 8.43 billion USD as direct healthcare costs also accounting for multiple days of abseentism.

Breathing problems linked to obesity

According to multiple research papers, that the extra fat on the neck, on a person chest, or when it across the abdomen that makes it difficult to be able to breathe deeply and this even produce the hormones affecting the body's breathing patterns. The affected individual also presents with any problem the brain is able to controls the breathing.

In the year of 2017 interview with TOI, even Nita Ambani had led to AN explanation that Anant “was known to be highly asthmatic, so they were put him on the steroids,” adding that he ultimately “suffered from the obesity.

Looking at Asthma Symptoms in Children

It is seen that the symptoms of asthma in the children that include the following:

  • Tightness of the Chest
  • Excessive Coughing mostly at night or even early morning
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rapid Breathing
  • Fatigue
  • With Dark circles under eyes
  • Irritability
  • Wheezing (whistling sound)
  • Trouble Eating

How do Asthma-controlling steroids cause weight gain?

It is very important to understand that for people that are suffering from asthma, the steroids become a common prescription to combat the airway inflammation that facilitates a better breathing. One of the major side effect of further consuming steroids for the long period, however, which is the effect of extensive weight gain.

The Steroids are known to interfere with a body's metabolism by triggering the mechanism responsible for increased appetite which subsequently leads to higher intake of the daily calories.

How can Ganesh Diagnostic help in early detection of Asthma and preventing Obesity?

The different tests and scans that would help you in early detection are as follows:

Other Steroid Complications

Furthermore, apart from obesity, the use of steroids also leads to developing different complications as the following:

  • Osteoporosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Opportunistic Lung Infections
  • Cataract
  • Bone Fractures
  • Diabetes

Conclusion

It is seen that the consumption of high-energy-dense foods in India, like the sugar-sweetened beverages along with processed food are on a rise. Moreover, it is considered as the major contributing factor to a particular trend of the obesity disease in the cities of India.

In case of the Anant Ambani regained weight quite drastically after an even while working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while he was on steroid use. The weight gain here became inevitable.

Thus, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, an early detection of disease is crucial at Ganesh diagnostic, and is necessary to prevent any repercussions on health. Moreover, the use of steroids has enhanced the complications in an individual leading to multiple disorders and promoting obesity. So, for good health, enquire with our expert doctors at our center today and discover your road map of cure with ease.