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My mother is 65. she has gained a lot of weight. she sitts and does nothing all day. could this be sedentary? what are the symptoms of sedentary?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: That is the definition of sedentary. It is important to rule out depression or medical conditions leading to enforced inactivity thereby rendering an individual sedentary.

Dr Ourian agreed

Answered 5/11/2013

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