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What is obesity? Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass or excess weight of 20% greater than ideal body weight in men and 30% greater in women. Measuring the exact amount of a person’s body fat is not easy. It develops when the number [...]
Treatments for Obesity LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System is designed to induce weight loss in obese patients by inducing early feeling of satiety and decreasing food intake, hence limiting food consumption.
What is the Treatment of Obesity? There are a number of means of treating obesity. These include dieting, exercise, behavioural therapy, medical therapy and surgery. What are the Goals and aim of weight management? Obesity is a chronic condition and its management should be lifelong.Any weight loss should be encouraged and for some, weight maintenance, [...]
Introduction: This is information about hernia (rupture). How does it occur? How to repair it? If you still have questions, ask your doctor for more information. What are they? A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall. It may be present from birth, or develop over a period. If the defect is [...]
This section gives you information about the treatment of hernia (rupture). Should my groin hernia be repaired? In addition to causing discomfort at work, it can lead to loss of earning in those who work. And for those who are retired it can spoil their recreational activities. Once a hernia has appeared, it will ultimately [...]
What types of operation are available? Various Surgical procedures have been devised to reduce weight. They are categorised as such: Restrictive operations: In which the size of the stomach is restricted so that people feel full after only a small amount of food. This can be achieved by placing a band around the upper stomach [...]
Introduction: This information about upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will help you understand more about the test to find the cause of your symptoms. The test is sometimes called a ‘gastroscopy’ or simply an ‘endoscopy’. If you still have questions, ask your doctor for more information. What is an Upper GI Endoscopy? Upper GI endoscopy is a [...]
What about Laparoscopic (keyhole) repair? Depending on the type of your hernia, a laparoscopic repair might well be the best option for you. With Laparoscopy there is possibly less pain than with the conventional repair. It allows for shorter hospitalisation and you will able to resume normal activities at an earlier stage, than with traditional [...]
What is Intra-gastric balloon: The intra-gastric balloon is a plastic balloon placed in the stomach. This will induce a sensation of fullness and will help the patient to eat less. There will be a modest Weight loss, because the balloon must be removed after 6 months. The balloon is used as a short term rather [...]
What is GASTRIC BANDING and what does it involve? Adjustable Gastric Banding System is designed to induce weight loss in obese patients by inducing early feeling of satiety and decreasing food intake, hence limiting food consumption.