What causes obesity?

Obesity usually occurs when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Some of the main factors that can cause obesity include the following:

1. Eating Habits: Excessive consumption of high-calorie, sugary and fatty foods.

2. Lack of Physical Activity: Insufficient physical activity can prevent excess calories from being burned.

3. Genetic Factors: A family history of obesity can increase genetic predisposition.

4. Hormonal Balance: Thyroid, insulin resistance and other hormonal imbalances.

5. Lifestyle: Habits such as alcohol consumption, stress, sleep disorders and smoking.

6. Medical Conditions: Some health problems such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Cushing's syndrome can lead to obesity.

7. Medications: Some antidepressants, antipsychotics and steroids can cause weight gain.

To better understand your medical history (anamnesis), I need answers to the following questions:

1. What are your daily eating habits?
2. What is your weekly physical activity level?
3. Is there obesity or other chronic diseases in your family?
4. What medications do you use?
5. Do you have any chronic health problems?
6. What are your sleep patterns?

First, you may need to see an Endocrinologist or Internal Medicine specialist.

I am not a real doctor and this is not a medical diagnosis.