Health 8 Feb. 2024 16:402024-02-08
Surgeon who specializes in surgery and treatment of obesity Revealed on the occasion of World Obesity Day, March 4th of every year. that at present more than 1 in 3 Thai people are obese (“overweight” BMI > 25 kg/m), with nearly 7 million people in this group being obese and disabled (BMI > 30 kg/m). Treat obesity with gastric bypass surgery. It is considered another way to combat severe obesity. That will reduce the condition of various serious complications caused by obesity.
Dr. Noranon Bunyuen, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon Uttaradit Hospital revealed that every March 4th of every year is World Obesity Day. There are currently more than 800 million obese people all over the world. Obesity is a condition in which there is an accumulation of fat in the body in excess of normal. The criteria for diagnosing obesity is simple, measuring the body mass index or BMI (Body Mass Index) calculated from body weight divided by height (meters) squared. The unit is generally kilograms per square meter (kg/m2). For Thai people, if a body mass index is 25 or more, it is considered obese. But if it is more than 30, it is considered severe obesity or disability obesity. Currently, the rate of obese people around the world is increasing rapidly. for Thailand More than 1 in 3 people is obese and nearly 7 million people are disablingly obese (BMI over 30). Obesity is caused by eating food that contains more energy than the body uses. Causes accumulation in the form of fat in the body. In addition to eating behavior There are many other factors that can cause obesity, such as certain hormonal diseases, genetics, work habits, environment and society around us, etc.
Dr. Naranon said that obesity has a direct impact on the health of every system of the body. It is the main cause of serious complications such as heart disease and stroke. Paralysis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood fat, fatty liver, snoring, obstructive airway conditions while sleeping. premature osteoarthritis sexual dysfunction Infertility Certain types of cancer, etc., may lead to premature death. In addition, obesity affects the quality of life, confidence, work, and affects the public health system and the national economy. For Thailand, the economic and public health costs of obesity are more than 12,000 million baht per year.
obesity treatment The objective is to lose weight. To relieve and treat complications that occur. and improves quality of life Confidence in the patient’s personality obesity treatment Should be taken care of by a medical professional Start by finding the cause of obesity. Check for complications caused by obesity. The treatment approach starts with changing eating habits. food selection exercise Weight tracking Fat/muscle mass Using safe weight loss pills correctly Laparoscopic procedures to weight loss surgery which in each obese patient There may be different treatment approaches. This depends on the severity of obesity. Weight and various complications as well. Weight loss surgery is surgery to change the digestive tract through endoscopy. To reduce stomach volume and adjust digestive hormones (reduces hunger hormones increases satiety hormones) Surgery can reduce more weight than other weight loss methods in a shorter period of time. And helps to improve various complications, including the chance of getting fat again is less than other weight loss methods as well. Obese patients suitable for surgical treatment of obesity according to the medical practice guidelines for the surgical care of obese patients in Thailand 2021 include those with a BMI greater than 37.5 or those with a BMI greater than 32.5. together with at least one complication from obesity
2024-02-08 09:40:00
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