Weight fluctuation to adversely affect kidney function - Video

Published On 2022-01-21T18:17:07+05:30 | Updated On 21 Jan 2022 6:17 PM IST

Overview

Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern its much complicated than it seems. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

Bodyweight fluctuations were strongly related to an increased risk of fast renal function decline in persons with normal kidney function, according to a recent study.

This study was conducted by Young Su Joo and team with an objective to look at the impact of body weight fluctuations on renal function degradation in a prospective cohort of people with normal kidney function. The findings of this study were published in Obesity, journal of The Obesity Society on 9th December, 2021.

In conclusion, "At an 11-year follow-up, the largest tertile of weight variability was related with the greatest reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate. Rapid weight swings may be related with a decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate," said the Authors.

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