I look thin on the outside but was told I have normal-weight obesity. Is it okay to leave it alone, or could it cause problems later?
Even with a normal-looking weight, abdominal fat and muscle mass should be checked. Whether observation is appropriate depends on body composition and measures such as blood pressure and blood glucose; avoid excessive restriction.
Normal-weight obesity can mean that body-fat percentage is high or muscle mass is low despite a thin appearance. A scale alone cannot show this clearly, so it is useful to check waist circumference, body composition, and relevant measures such as blood pressure and blood glucose together.
Korean-medicine consultation may assess digestive function, qi and blood circulation, fatigue, and edema through frameworks such as pi deficiency or blood stasis. This interpretation helps set priorities for lifestyle management and care; it should not be used to predict when conditions such as hypertension or diabetes will develop.
Rather than simply losing more weight, many people need a plan that protects muscle through regular meals and strength training. If you are concerned about the outcome, discuss management goals based on your current body composition and test results.
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