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medicana healthpoint
22Apr

Obesity is seen as the most important public health problem by the world health authorities. Obesity, as a serious health problem that also disrupts the health and working principle of the body, can hit individuals at any age. The world of science is closely interested in childhood obesity, which is becoming increasingly common in the world.

What is obesity, which is seen as a disease of the age in recent years? Obesity is a health problem that invites various diseases by disrupting the health and body functions of the individual due to the fat in the body. Treatment methods of obesity, especially diet and exercise, and extending to surgical interventions, are quite developed today.

Obesity is a health problem that must be treated due to various diseases caused by it. High blood pressure and heart diseases rank first among obesity-related diseases.

In addition, obesity;

  • Infertility in men,
  • Metabolic diseases,
  • Gall bladder diseases,
  • Pregnancy complications,
  • Excessive hair growth,
  • Fatty liver,/li>
  • Coronary artery disease,
  • It is also known to cause psychological problems.

How do you know if you are obese?

Obesity is diagnosed by calculating the body mass index. The body mass index of the person is found by dividing the total body weight in square meters by the height of the person. Body mass index over 30 is seen as obesity.

Obesity patients generally show the following symptoms:

  • Irritation in the body,
  • Being out of breath in the simplest exercises,
  • Sleep apnea,
  • Joint pain,
  • Snore,
  • Irregular period,
  • Darkening of the skin and skin diseases,
  • Fungal growth due to moisture retention,
  • Excessive sweating problem.

What causes obesity? Obesity risk factors

Obesity can develop due to various reasons. Although it is thought that the imbalances in the diet are the cause of obesity, hereditary and chronic diseases may lie under obesity. Obesity treatment should be continued together with the treatment of chronic diseases. The low sociocultural level, which is among the indirect risk factors for obesity, creates nutritional problems and invites obesity.

Major causes of obesity:

  • Excessive and unbalanced nutrition is the first risk factor that comes to mind when it comes to obesity. Imbalances in the diet, excessive food consumption, eating more than the body’s energy needs are the main causes of obesity.
  • Insulin resistance is a very common cause of obesity. In addition to environmental factors, genetic factors can also create insulin resistance.
  • Lack of physical activity and lack of movement also invite obesity. Lack of the habit of doing sports, working constantly at desk jobs, closing too much at home slows down the metabolism and opens the door to obesity.
  • Hormone disorders are also among the causes of obesity. When hunger hormone and satiety hormone are released unbalanced in the body, it invites obesity. Therefore, hormone controls should be done before obesity treatment. Pituitary gland diseases are also a serious risk factor in hormonal imbalances.
  • Thyroid gland diseases are common factors among obesity risk factors.
  • In addition to insulin resistance, which is one of the endocrine pancreatic diseases, Type 2 diabetes is also among the causes of obesity.
  • Medicines such as antidepressants can also cause obesity.
  • Frequent smoking, alcohol addiction, psychological problems and shock diets are also among the risk factors for obesity.
Genel Cerrahi - Obezite Cerrahisi - Medica Healthpoint
19Apr

In parallel with the developments in the field of general surgery, the most common questions today come from obesity surgery. Obesity is a health problem in which the body mass index is above the correct level. It is known that obesity, which manifests itself as excess fat accumulation in the body, causes various health problems, especially cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure.

Advanced technologies are used in the treatment of obesity, which is among the most important diseases of today. Obesity treatment is first tried to be done through balanced and conscious nutrition-oriented diet programs and exercises. Those who cannot lose weight despite all weight loss methods and those who lose weight and gain weight very quickly may need to be treated with obesity surgery.

Body mass index is an important diagnostic criterion in obesity. In cases where the body mass index is 30 to 40, obesity is mentioned in cases over 40, and morbid obesity is mentioned. Surgical treatment methods can be used for obese patients with a body mass index above 40 and those with obesity-related diseases between 30 and 40.

Obesity surgery requires an extremely sensitive and meticulous procedure. Obesity surgery should be done carefully by experts. Obesity surgeries are known as metabolic surgeries as well.

Types of Obesity Surgery

Obesity surgery is an obesity treatment performed by surgical intervention in the digestive system. There are various types of obesity surgery. The biochemical values ​​of the patient and the appropriate treatment method for his condition are determined by the doctor.

  • Stomach band or stomach band: In this operation, a silicone band is attached around the stomach. Thus, food intake is limited.
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery: In sleeve gastrectomy surgery, part of the stomach is removed by preserving its connection with the stomach tube and digestive tracts. Thus, it is aimed to limit food intake.
  • Gastrointestinal bypass / gastric bypass surgery: The purpose of this operation is to limit food intake into the stomach, as well as reduce intestinal absorption with an intervention in the intestine.

To whom the obesity surgery performed?

Those who want to apply for a surgical operation for obesity treatment may wonder whether they are suitable for obesity treatment. At this point, questions can be asked to whom is obesity treatment applied? For obesity treatment;

  • The body mass index should be above 40,
  • The patient should not have any psychiatric health problems,
  • The patient who will undergo surgical treatment should not have alcohol and drug addiction problems.
  • The patient should not have a higher risk of surgery than acceptable limits.
  • The age limit in obesity surgery is generally accepted between 20 and 60. However, in some cases, with the completion of the adolescence period, that is, from the age of 14 to 15, surgical treatment is possible.
  • Surgery can also be decided for those with a body mass index between 30-40 and Type 2 diabetes or metabolic disorders.
  • Before deciding on bariatric surgery, it should be learned how the patient copes with obesity. The history of the patient regarding obesity treatment is important. The patient’s failure to lose weight with diet programs at least twice and for 6 months brings surgery to the fore. Surgery may be the only solution for obesity cases that cannot lose weight with diet programs.
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