Rapid 35kg weight gain leads to cerebral infarction for 69-year-old woman

Kim Hyeong-sun was diagnosed with cerebral infarction after her weight surged from the 50kg range to 85kg due to a diet of meat, bread, and instant foods. This rapid weight gain resulted in "fullness malnutrition," leaving her with high triglyceride levels and pre-diabetic symptoms.

A diet that pleases the palate can act as a fatal poison to the body. Cases of rapid weight gain driven by a preference for meat, white rice, and instant foods demonstrate the disease risks posed by dietary imbalances.

The 'Invisible Line' on the Dining Table: Healthy Food vs. Tasty Food

In a case reported by TV CHOSUN JOY, the contrasting eating habits of a couple who have lived together for decades are starkly evident. Unlike her husband's strict health-oriented diet, 69-year-old Kim Hyeong-sun enjoyed meals consisting of white rice accompanied by meat side dishes. While her husband insists on multigrain rice to prioritize health over taste, Kim chose foods that were enjoyable to eat instead of tasteless multigrain rice.

These eating habits, which appeared to be simple differences in preference, sent serious warning signals regarding her health. Her preference for meat, bread, and instant foods caused her weight to surge by as much as 35kg, rising from the 50kg range to 85kg. This rapid weight gain did more than just change her appearance; it became the cause of her vascular health collapsing.

Cerebral Infarction and 'Fullness Malnutrition' Triggered by Weight Gain

As her weight increased, Kim suffered from various abnormal symptoms, including vomiting, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and stomatitis. As red lights flashed on her vascular health, she was eventually diagnosed with cerebral infarction, a condition where blood vessels in the brain narrow, cutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients. Detailed examinations revealed risks of metabolic diseases, including high body fat percentage, high triglyceride levels, and pre-diabetic symptoms.

Experts diagnosed this state as "fullness malnutrition." This means that while caloric intake is excessive, the essential nutrients required for middle-aged individuals are not being properly replenished. Saturated fats found in meat and fried foods cause bad cholesterol to accumulate, leading to blood clots and inflammation, which can directly result in life-threatening diseases. In fact, it has been surveyed that 1 in 6 seniors aged 65 or older is in a state of insufficient nutritional intake.

A Woman in Her 70s Becomes 'Queen of Management' After Overcoming Past Pain

There is also a case of someone who regained health through a similar path. Lee Se-mi, in her 70s, experienced hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pre-diabetic symptoms after her weight increased from 48kg to 65kg. She went through particularly painful times, leaving scars on her arms due to repeated inflammation. Having lost her mother to gastric cancer, she was especially sensitive to gastrointestinal health and is now living a completely different life through improved eating habits.

Currently, Lee maintains strong muscular strength and physical stamina through dance sports, to the point where experts evaluate her as having "excellent physical strength and physique that is hard to believe for someone in her 70s." To supplement insufficient nutrition and reduce body fat, experts advise that increasing the intake of unsaturated fatty acids can have a positive effect on preventing vascular diseases.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)