Lifestyle Diseases - Lack Of Physical Activities Is The Cause Of It!

We are too indolent for our own good. You can barely see people today making a physical exertion. Our laziness and reliance on technology have led us to a host of ailments. They are called chronic diseases and they can make anybody’s life miserable. The gravest ones are discussed below. Have a look:

1. Obesity

A sedentary lifestyle is directly responsible for excessive weight gain. When the BMI exceeds 30, a person is said to be obese. With obesity comes a string of ailments. When we lead a sedentary lifestyle, we are consuming calories, which are not being put to use. When our energy expenditure goes down, fat tends to deposit in our body. If this continues, unchecked, inactive lifestyle can tip an individual towards obesity that in turn leads to the decline of lifespan.

2. Asthma

Lack of physical activity takes the form of fat accumulation. When abdominal fat presses down on the diaphragm, the symptoms of asthma manifest themselves. Excess fat affects lung function and may even constrict the trachea and cause dyspepsia. It can even take the shape of sleep apnea or pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung arteries).

3. Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)

OHS is yet another breathing ailment that is linked directly to physical inactivity and obesity. When the oxygen level in the blood goes down and too much carbon dioxide is diluted into the blood, you might get OHS.

4. Cardiovascular diseases

Abdominal weight gain accompanies cardiovascular diseases. Obese people are four times more prone to cardiac problems. Physical inactivity can make your blood pressure shoot up. The most dangerous fall out is the high levels of bad cholesterol that build up. The arteries of the heart become clogged and affect the heart’s function of pumping blood. This risk factor may become a cause of strokes and cardiac arrest later in life.

5. Diabetes

When you lead an inactive lifestyle and put on unwanted weight, your body becomes resistant to insulin. Insulin is responsible for delivering sugar from your blood to your cells. When the body becomes immune to insulin, blood sugar level spikes. This is a precursor to Para diabetes, which may eventually lead to diabetes.

6. Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis which has affected millions of people around the world. It occurs when the cartilage on the ends of your bones gets damaged with time or lack of physical activities. It, however, can affect any part of your body but it mostly affects joints in the hands, hips, knees and spine.

7. Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is something that everyone experiences at some point in his/her life. It might be short lived or long lasting but requires proper care and treatment. If not treated well, it may keep troubling your for life. It is often caused when you suddenly lift too much weight or exercise very hard. At times, it is also caused due to disc bulging. If a bulging disc presses on the sciatic nerve, it causes severe pain in the lower back region.

In case you are suffering from any of the above mentioned diseases, it may cause serious issues for you if you do not take proper medication. Immediate consultation with an experienced doctor is highly recommended if you are suffering from these diseases.

Physical inactivity is a magnet for diseases. Your torpid lifestyle is making you gravely ill. So, get to your feet and embark on a healthy lifestyle. Indulge in some sort of physical activity such as swimming, cycling, jogging. Exercise and yoga are extremely beneficial in weight loss. Eat a balanced diet that includes green vegetables and fruits, a balanced portion of protein and carbohydrates. Adopting these changes can help you a great deal in steering away from lifestyle disorders.