Does obesity cause a thick neck? What causes a fat neck?

People with thick necks will look shorter and it will be harder for them to wear clothes. If they don’t wear clothes right, they will look fat. So will being fat cause a thick neck? What are the reasons for a fat neck?

Being fat may also cause a thick neck. Generally speaking, many obesity is systemic, so a thick neck may also be caused by obesity. However, although being fat can cause a thick neck, there are many other reasons for a thick neck. If it is not caused by obesity, you must check whether it is caused by disease.

Generally, people with thick necks are obese, which leads to high blood lipids, blood sugar and blood pressure, sleep apnea syndrome and cardiovascular problems. Most men will have obvious changes in body shape after middle age and women will have obvious changes in body shape after perimenopause. Especially men will gain weight and their necks will become thicker when they are in their forties or fifties.

1. Normal situation

Some people find a thick layer of flesh on the back of their neck and think about losing weight. In fact, the flesh on the back of the neck is the cervical fat pad. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. This flesh will not disappear after losing weight. This is related to racial and individual differences, and lifestyle habits. There is no need to be too nervous.

2. Excessive obesity

Intemperate eating and lack of exercise lead to the accumulation of body fat, which in turn forms fat. The neck is naturally a key part of the body where fat is distributed. If there is too much fat on the neck, the accumulation of fat may also form obvious neck lines. This kind of fat needs to be reduced through weight loss.

3. Enlarged thyroid gland

Thyroid enlargement, such as hyperthyroidism, goiter, etc., which we call big neck disease, the most obvious external manifestation is a thick neck. Patients with hypothyroidism will have a thick neck, which is generally caused by iodine deficiency. It is usually accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, hand tremors, and weight loss. If these symptoms appear, the thick neck can basically be judged to be unrelated to obesity and caused by thyroid enlargement.

4. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Lymph nodes are distributed throughout the body. If the lymph nodes in the neck are swollen, the neck will also become thicker. Generally, if there is inflammation in the nasopharynx, mouth, throat, etc., or if cancer metastasizes or invades the neck lymph nodes, swelling may occur. In this case, seek medical attention immediately.

1. Sit upright on a stool and relax your body;

2. Tilt your head back as far as you can until you can't tilt it back any further, open your mouth and stick out your tongue, and stay there for 10 seconds;

3. Close your mouth, return your head to its original position, then lower your head forward until it cannot be lowered any further, and stay for 10 seconds.

4. Repeat this action 30 times.

This method can stretch the neck and has a good effect on improving both thick necks and short necks. Practice it every day.

When taking a bath, sit in the bathtub and let the hot water cover your neck. Stay for a while, then stand up and pinch and press your neck with your hands. This is the fastest way to slim your neck. When washing your face in the morning, wash your neck with alternating hot and cold water to promote blood circulation in your neck, and then gently pat your neck with your hands. Apply a hydrating mask on your neck before going to bed at night to prevent wrinkles on your neck due to weight loss.