E66.8: Other obesity
Other obesity, classified under the ICD-10 code E66.8, is a medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat that goes beyond the scope of common obesity categories. While general obesity usually stems from a combination of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors, other obesity may arise due to specific underlying health problems or biological factors. The person with this condition may experience rapid and abnormal weight gain, difficulty with physical activities, chronic fatigue, visible areas of extra fat in certain body parts, and other common obesity signs. It can adversely affect various bodily functions and organ systems, potentially leading to other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, among others. Other obesity is diagnosed using a series of clinical evaluations, including physical examination, medical history review, and specific diagnostic tests.
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