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Obesity is a complex condition in which a person has an excessive amount of body fat. Mostly seen as an aesthetic problem, it can quickly turn into a medical problem. It also increases the risk of other diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and even cancer. The causes of obesity may vary from patient to patient. However, it generally occurs due to genetics, combined with the environment and lifestyle choices.
But the patients who have suffered repeated failures in losing weight through pharmacotherapy and behaviour modification can also opt for safer bariatric surgeries, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty. These surgeries are now more safe and acceptable when done through laparoscopic techniques or keyhole techniques. This technique offers quick recovery with minimum or no weight loss.
The issues of problems of obesity are fortunately having a lifetime and scientific solution like bariatric surgery. When an obese person undergoes bariatric surgery with an expert surgeon and follows recommended changes in lifestyle can lose all excess weight with ease. But the main thing about this treatment option is that patients can get rid of all associated problems with obesity quickly after the surgery, long before the significant weight loss happens. An important example of this is the resolution of type 2 diabetes in such patients only in a few days after bariatric surgery. Such improvement is seen in all other obesity-related health issues.
Complications:
- Digestive problems
- Diabetes
- Heart diseases
- Sleeping disorders
- Cancer
Causes:
- Slow metabolism
- Genetics
- Eating disorders
- No physical exercise
- Hypothyroidism
Symptoms:
- High Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Increased sweating
- Breathlessness
- Trouble sleeping
Diagnosis:
A patient with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. Therefore, our doctors will measure BMI and perform a physical examination for assessment. They may recommend additional tests such as ultrasound, blood test and X-ray to identify other underlying conditions. It helps them determine the severity of the condition and how much weight the patient needs to lose.
Treatment:
While some can treat obesity through lifestyle changes, others may require weight-loss surgery. Endoscopic sleeve surgery is a minimally invasive procedure performed using a laparoscopic stapler. In this surgery, the surgeon will insert the device through the patient’s throat and down to the stomach. It places sutures in the stomach and makes it smaller.
The surgery leads to significant weight loss as it allows patients to consume limited foods and calorie intake, which further improve digestion. It also improves metabolism and overall health but the patient needs to take supplements of proteins, vitamins, and micro and macro nutrients after surgery.
Why Eternal Hospital?
At Eternal Hospital, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of urologists who are always committed to providing the latest and most advanced medical care to all our patients. Being a trusted name in healthcare, we act compassionately while ensuring confidentiality to those who need it. We have set high standards in patient-centric premium care along with outstanding patient safety and exceptional maintenance in a timely manner. We adhere to the use of up to the minute innovations to offer state-of-the-art treatments to our patients with unparalleled results.