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(E66.2) Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
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3 701 762 in individuals diagnosis extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation confirmed
148 579 deaths with diagnosis extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
4% mortality rate associated with the disease extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Diagnosis extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation is diagnosed Women are 25.80% more likely than Men
1 373 389
Men receive the diagnosis extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
61 083 (4.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
87 496 (3.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Absence or low individual and public risk
Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation - what does this mean
Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation is a condition caused by an excessive accumulation of body fat which restricts the chest wall and diaphragm, leading to a decrease in lung capacity and a decrease in the ventilation of alveoli. this can lead to a decrease in oxygen saturation in the blood and can result in symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and sleep apnea.
What happens during the disease - extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation is a condition caused by an increase in the amount of fat stored in the body, which leads to an increase in the size of the abdomen. this restricts the amount of space for the lungs to expand, resulting in reduced air intake and alveolar hypoventilation. the decrease in air intake leads to a decrease in the amount of oxygen reaching the body's tissues, leading to fatigue, shortness of breath, and other symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain the patient's medical history
- Perform a physical examination
- Assess the patient's body mass index (BMI)
- Order a chest x-ray to assess for any respiratory abnormalities
- Perform a pulmonary function test (PFT) to assess for alveolar hypoventilation
- Order a blood test to assess for any underlying metabolic or hormonal disorders
- Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess for any cardiac abnormalities
- Perform an arterial blood gas (ABG) test to assess for alveolar hypoventilation
- Consult with a nutritionist to create a diet and exercise plan
- Refer the patient to a bariatric specialist for further evaluation and treatment
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce extreme obesity and improve alveolar hypoventilation.
- Develop a comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle plan to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity.
- Prescribe medications to reduce appetite and increase metabolic rate.
- Provide psychological counseling to help manage behaviors that lead to overeating.
- Refer to a bariatric specialist for possible surgical intervention.
- Prescribe medications to improve alveolar hypoventilation.
- Provide breathing exercises and other pulmonary rehabilitation techniques.
- Encourage the patient to quit smoking.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation - Prevention
Prevention of extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation involves lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy, balanced diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. it is also important to identify and address any underlying medical conditions that may be contributing to the obesity. additionally, it is important to practice good sleep hygiene and get enough quality sleep to help prevent alveolar hypoventilation.