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Obesity

An excess of body fat or adipose tissue that causes disease

Indication of procedure

Etiology of Obesity

  • Dietary factors Refined carbohydrates , saturated fats , low intake of fruits
  • Decreased physical activity
  • Medication induced weight gain
  • Smoking
  • Genetics
  • Pancreatic duct disorder

Complication of Obesity

  • Diabetes
  • Lipid derangements
  • Kidney disease
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • Gallbladder Disease – Gall stones
  • Liver disease – MAFLD / Fatty liver
  • GERD
  • Cancer
  • Obstructive sleep apnea

Treatment

  • Dietary approaches – low fat diets , low carbohydrate diets , Mediterranean diet
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Drugs – Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide
  • Endoscopic treatment- Reshape double balloon system , Orbera intragastric balloon, Obalon Balloon system
  • Surgical treatment – Gastric bypass , Sleeve gastrectomy