Doctors are concerned about the health of famous sports commentator Vasily Utkin. According to the Mash Telegram channel, he has been diagnosed with a serious illness — doctors advise him to urgently go on a strict diet.
On Thursday, October 26, Mash, citing its sources, reported that Utkin was diagnosed with atherosclerosis. The cause of the disease turned out to be problems with the commentator’s weight.
It is alleged that Utkin’s body weight has already exceeded 200 kilograms, as a result of which he suffered complications from the cardiovascular system. According to sources, an increased amount of cholesterol plaques in the vessels was found in Vasily’s body.
The commentator himself previously spoke about his problems with weight and the complications associated with them. In one of the videos published on his YouTube channel, Utkin admitted that he had lost more than 350 kilograms of excess weight in his life. The problem turned out to be so serious that he requires medical supervision.
What is atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is considered one of the most common chronic arterial diseases. The disease provokes the formation of cholesterol plaques in the walls of blood vessels, which narrows their patency. This negatively affects blood flow. In especially advanced cases, this can lead to dire consequences — in particular, to a complete blockage of blood flow.
Doctors identify several factors that can lead to the development of atherosclerosis. Among them:
- smoking;
- high blood pressure;
- diabetes mellitus, obesity;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- nervous tension;
- drinking large amounts of alcohol;
- poor nutrition.
In addition, people with homocysteinemia, a hereditary disease that leads to an increased level of homocysteine protein in the blood, are at risk.
How to determine the disease?
There are several symptoms that may indicate the development of atherosclerosis:
- dyspnea;
- frequent headaches;
- noise in ears;
- decreased performance;
- general malaise;
- increased blood pressure and others.
Not in all cases, patients with such symptoms are diagnosed with atherosclerosis, but if they appear, it is better to consult a doctor.
Usually, doctors in such cases recommend that the patient change his lifestyle and go on a diet, and also prescribe medications. However, in some cases, patients are prescribed surgery to remove the plaque, expand the lumen of the vessel, or even create a “bypass” path for the blood flow.