Have you experienced rapid weight gain that seems impossible to control, even with diet and exercise?
What is hypothalamic obesity?
Hypothalamic obesity is a complex neuroendocrine disorder characterised by intractable weight gain following damage to the hypothalamus, a small but crucial region of the brain that regulates metabolism, hunger, and energy balance.
The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain and serves as the body’s central metabolic control centre. It is responsible for maintaining energy balance, hunger, metabolism, and body weight regulation. It communicates with hormones like leptin, ghrelin, and insulin to signal when we are hungry or full. It also controls thermogenesis and energy expenditure through sympathetic nervous system activity.
Learn more: https://www.thelondonobesityclinic.co.in/what-is-hypothalamic-obesity/
