Eating just a little makes me feel full (not satisfied), and I have acid reflux.
The reason this happens, patient, is that excessive abdominal fat compresses the stomach, disrupting the function of the gastric sphincter. This allows stomach acid to easily reflux. In addition, being overweight reduces the space in the stomach, causing you to feel full faster and experience bloating and discomfort.
A high BMI is a warning sign that you're starting to gain weight.
Warning signs in daily life that indicate you should start taking your weight seriously.
- Physical signals
- I get tired easily and am out of breath after just climbing a few steps of stairs.
- Snoring and difficulty breathing while sleeping.
- Knee pain and joint pain, especially when walking or standing for long periods.
- I sweat unusually easily, even during light activity.
- There are prominent skin folds, especially around the abdomen.
- Signals from clothing
- My old clothes don't fit anymore; I have to buy bigger sizes.
- I feel uncomfortable when wearing clothes, especially around my waist.
- The pants were so tight they felt uncomfortable.
- Health signs
- Health check results show abnormalities, such as high blood sugar or high cholesterol.
- Blood pressure increased.
- I frequently experience back pain and lower back pain.
- Psychological and social signals.
- Lack of self-confidence; afraid to have photos taken.
- Avoid social interaction or activities that involve physical movement.
- Feeling easily tired and lacking energy for various activities.
- Eating habits to be aware of.
- Snacking throughout the day.
- I regularly eat late-night meals.
- Unable to control food intake; eating until completely full.
- I regularly eat sweets, fried foods, and high-fat foods.
The doctor recommends that if patients experience these symptoms along with other signs mentioned earlier, they should start seriously managing their weight. This will not only help reduce acid reflux symptoms but also prevent other complications.
You can check your BMI online here.
Enter information between 125 – 225 cm.
Enter data between 10.0 – 500.0 kg (1 decimal place).
BMI guidelines for Thai people.
| BMI (kg/m²) | เกณฑ์ | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 18.50 | Underweight / Skinny | More than normal people |
| 18.50-22.90 | Normal (healthy) | Like a normal person. |
| 23.00-24.90 | Overweight / Obesity level 1 | Level 1 hazard |
| 25.00-29.90 | Obesity / Obesity level 2 | Level 2 hazard |
| มากกว่า 30.00 | Severely obese / Obesity level 3 | Level 3 hazard |
