A member asked:

I overeat sometimes, but not to get fat etc. am i in danger of any heart desiases, or anything else? i know that you gain weight.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends: It depends on many factors besides the type of food you eat, how much calories you take in, your activity level to burn it off, daily exercise regimen, and stress levels. What's important to take into account is your past family, social, surgical, sexual, supplements/meds, and Gyne histories. You can be in danger if already obese or have heart disease now. So see your doctor for the best advice.

Answered 11/30/2014

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Overeating > Obesity: Overeating tend to lead to obesity. Obesity is defined as a BMI = 30 or higher. If a person overeats frequently there is a much greater risk they will become obese. Obesity increases the risk of many illnesses, including metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. In recent years, more deaths in the US are attributed to obesity than cigarette smoking

Answered 12/1/2014

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