Does gastrointestinal indigestion cause obesity

gastrointestinal indigestion may lead to obesity, mainly because it reduces the absorption of nutrients, resulting in insufficient energy consumption and storage in the body in the form of fat, leading to obesity. The causes of gastrointestinal indigestion are complex and may be related to factors such as diet, mental state, and infection. It can manifest as upper abdominal pain, bloating, early satiety, diarrhea, constipation, and other symptoms.

1. Diet: Patients with gastrointestinal indigestion usually have digestive dysfunction after eating, resulting in reduced absorption of nutrients and insufficient energy to sustain daily activities. The remaining energy is converted into fat and stored in the body, leading to obesity. In addition, some patients with gastrointestinal indigestion may have a dietary preference, such as a love for sweet and greasy foods like cakes and fatty meat, which can further increase the burden on the digestive system and lead to obesity;

2. Mentality: If the patient has gastrointestinal indigestion, it can affect the quality of sleep. Lack of sleep may lead to endocrine disorders and hormonal imbalances in the human body, which can further lead to abnormal fat metabolism and obesity. In addition, some patients are in a state of mental stress for a long time, unable to get sufficient rest, causing the body to be in a state of hunger for a long time, which may also lead to obesity;

3. Infection: If patients with gastrointestinal indigestion are infected with Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria may produce toxins and affect normal digestive function, leading to a decrease in metabolic levels and insufficient energy consumption, resulting in excessive fat storage and obesity;

4. Other aspects: Patients with gastrointestinal indigestion usually have constipation symptoms. When bowel movements are not smooth, harmful substances in the body cannot be excreted in a timely manner, and they may remain in the body for too long, which may also lead to obesity.

For patients with gastrointestinal indigestion who become obese, it is recommended to improve unhealthy lifestyle habits, avoid overeating as much as possible, and adopt a light diet with frequent meals. In addition, it is recommended to increase the amount of exercise appropriately, and if necessary, use gastrointestinal motility promoting drugs such as domperidone under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.