Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty (pronunciation: Ee-man Ah-med Abd El A-ty) was an Egyptian woman who was once considered the heaviest living woman in the world.
Early Life
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty was born in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1980. She had always struggled with her weight, and by the time she was 11, she had become extremely obese.
Medical Condition
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty suffered from a rare genetic disorder known as Monogenic obesity, which is caused by mutations in single genes and can result in extreme obesity. This condition made it difficult for her to lose weight through traditional methods such as diet and exercise.
Treatment
In 2017, Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty was flown to Mumbai, India, for a bariatric surgery. The surgery was successful, and she lost approximately 250 kg (550 lb) of her initial weight of 500 kg (1,100 lb).
Death
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty died in September 2017 due to complications from her weight, including heart disease and kidney dysfunction.
Legacy
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty's case has brought attention to the issue of obesity and the need for medical intervention in severe cases. Her story has also highlighted the importance of genetic research in understanding and treating obesity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty
- Wikipedia's article - Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty
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