Obesity (weight loss) Treatment
1.tObesity (Weight Loss) Treatment 2.tWhat is Obesity? - Obesity is a life-long progressive, life threatening condition marked by the excess accumulation of body fat, which can significantly reduce life expectancy. When weight reaches extreme levels, it is called MORBID OBESITY and is a chronic condition with numerous medical, psychological and social consequences. 3.tNow you want to know if you are obese or not, and this is easy, all you want is to measure your weight in Kilograms (kg) and your height in meters (m), and then use this formula - 4.tThis formula will give you your body mass index (BMI). The obesity is diagnosed when the (BMI) is 30 or more. Now look to this table below to know more about the (BMI). 5.tCauses of Obesity - The balance between calorie intake and energy expenditure determines a person's weight. If a person eats more calories than he or she burns (metabolizes), the person gains weight. The most common causes of obesity are u2013 Overeating, Genetics, Physical inactivity, Pregnancy, Lack of Sleep, Medical Conditions, A diet high in simple carbohydrates 6.tHow can Obesity affect you? - Type II Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Infertility, Sleep Apnea, Certain cancers, Hypercholesterolemia, Liver and kidney disorders, Joint Pain/Osteoarthritis/Gout, Depression and anxiety disorders, Respiratory disorders, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease 7.tWhy should consider Weight Loss Surgery? -Because it works! Surgical treatment for obesity is the only treatment that reliably produces significant and sustained weight loss. People with clinically severe obesity are at great risk for developing many associated medical conditions. Research has shown that surgical treatment results in significant weight loss and improvement in most problems associated with obesity. Surgical treatment for clinically severe obesity has been endorsed by the National Institutes of Health, the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, the American Dietetic Association, and the American Obesity Association. 12.t Dr. Chirag did his M.B.B.S. from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, followed by his General Surgical training (M. S. in General Surgery) at Smt. N. H. L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. He then worked as a senior resident in the department of gastro-intestinal surgery at V. S. Hospital. 13.tConsult us for Obesity Treatment t- For Appointment Call - 079-29703438 Or Visit:- www.drchiragthakkar.com
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