Everyone wants to have a healthy, well-proportioned body, but sometimes small habits in life or poor lifestyle can cause some "little problems" in our body. As a doctor, a common situation that I often encounter is a patient with a particularly fat belly. They come to our clinic not only because they are not satisfied with their appearance, but also because they are worried about the health problems that may be hidden behind them. Not long ago, a patient named Ms. Li came to my clinic, she is a white-collar worker with a successful career, and her life seems to be going well. However, she found that her belly was getting fatter and fatter, and it was accompanied by some uncomfortable symptoms. She came to me for help, hoping to find the cause and find a solution. After a careful medical history and physical examination, I found that Ms. Li had a lot of fat accumulation in her abdomen and she also had mild symptoms of indigestion. This made me realize that her belly fat was not simply a matter of fat accumulation, but could be involved in more health issues.
So, I talked to Ms. Li about her lifestyle, eating habits and exercise. Through careful analysis, we found that her diet contained too many high-calorie, high-fat foods and a lack of exercise. Together, these factors contributed to her constant bloating stomach and digestive discomfort. In the following treatment process, I developed a personalized health plan for Ms. Li, which included improving her diet, increasing the appropriate amount of exercise, and adjusting her lifestyle. After months of hard work, Ms. Li's stomach has not only decreased significantly, but also the symptoms of indigestion have been relieved. Visceral fat: Visceral fat: The most common thing in people with particularly fat stomachs is visceral fat. These fats are not just stored under the skin, but are wrapped around the internal organs and pose a greater threat to health.
The presence of visceral fat is often accompanied by a bulging belly, forming what we often call a "beer belly" or "bucket waist". However, visceral fat is more dangerous compared to subcutaneous fat. They release some bioactive substances, such as fatty acids and cytokines, into the blood circulation, which negatively affect the body's endocrine, inflammatory response, and metabolism. Visceral fats not only affect their appearance, but more importantly, they are harmful to health. Excessive visceral fat is strongly associated with a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and more. Studies have shown that people with excess visceral fat may be at risk even if their weight is within the normal range. Therefore, it is crucial to reduce the accumulation of visceral fat. In addition to routines such as controlling diet and increasing exercise, lifestyle modifications are key. Maintaining good sleep quality, reducing stress, regular exercise, etc., can all help reduce the accumulation of visceral fat.
Areas of fat deposits
What is an area of fat deposit: An area of fat deposit refers to the part of the body where fat is particularly prone to accumulation. In people with fat bellies, areas of fat deposits are concentrated deep in the abdomen, creating the so-called "beer belly" or "hunchback". Why fat likes to accumulate here: Fat deposits deep in the abdomen are due to the abundance of fat cells and adipose tissue, and the relatively poor blood circulation in these areas, making it easier for fat to accumulate here. Relationship between areas of fat deposits and health: In addition to affecting appearance, areas of fat deposits are also closely related to health. Excess belly fat increases the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc. How to reduce fat deposits: The key to reducing belly fat deposits is to manage your weight through a healthy diet and moderate exercise. In addition, improving lifestyle habits and increasing aerobic exercise are also effective methods. Dietary advice: Avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods, and consume more vegetables, fruits and high-fiber foods. Control your food intake and avoid overeating. Exercise recommendation: Engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, etc. At the same time, targeted abdominal exercises can also be performed, such as sit-ups, planks, etc. Lifestyle modifications: Maintaining good sleep habits, reducing stress, and staying away from bad habits such as tobacco and alcohol can all help reduce fat deposits.
Organ:
In the body of a person with a particularly fat belly, there are many important organs, which are not only components of the body, but also the key to maintaining the normal functioning of the body. Let's demystify these organs and see what role they play in the stomach. First of all, we have to mention the liver. As the largest internal organ, the liver plays a number of important functions in the human body, including metabolism, detoxification, and storage. The liver in the body of a person with a fat belly may be squeezed and stressed, which can affect its normal functioning and cause diseases such as fatty liver. Then there is the stomach, which is an important part of the digestive system. The health of the stomach is directly related to the efficiency of digestion and absorption, and people with fat stomachs may have stomach discomfort due to fat squeezing, which in turn affects diet and digestion. The intestines are also one of the indispensable organs in the stomach. People with fat stomachs are often accompanied by intestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, etc., which may be related to fat accumulation and lack of exercise. In addition, there are pancreas, bladder and other organs in the stomach, which each has important functions, such as the pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar, and the bladder stores urine.
Digestive problems
Gastrointestinal disorders: One of the manifestations of digestive problems is gastrointestinal disorders. This can include symptoms such as too much or too little stomach acid, poor gastrointestinal motility, and inconvenience in daily life. Gastroesophageal reflux: Another common digestive problem is gastroesophageal reflux, which is the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing discomfort such as heartburn. Not only does this affect digestion, but it can also lead to other health problems. Intestinal problems: Digestive problems may also involve the intestines, such as intestinal bacterial imbalance, intestinal inflammation, etc., leading to diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and other symptoms. Eating habits: Digestive problems are closely related to eating habits. Poor eating habits, such as overeating, high-fat and high-sugar diets, can easily lead to indigestion. Lifestyle: In addition to dietary habits, lifestyle also has an impact on digestive health. Lack of exercise, sitting for long periods of time, stress, etc., can all lead to the occurrence of digestive problems.