Many forms of therapy have been tested, and more are being tested for the treatment of obesity. However, only a few have proven to be effective in causing significant and satisfactory weight loss and reversal of comorbid conditions. From dietary adjustment to exercise to medications to intra-gastric balloon devices to weight loss surgeries, there is…
Bariatric surgeries also known as weight loss surgeries have been confirmed to be the most effective treatment for achieving substantial weight loss, especially in morbidly obese people. These surgeries are either restrictive, malabsorptive or both. They alter the size of the stomach to reduce food intake and also minimize the length of the small intestine…
Bad breath is one of the rare occurrences after bariatric surgery. It is a condition characterized by an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth when the individual talks, yawn, belches or breathes through the mouth. Although not a severe health issue, its negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life makes it a source of…
Dumping syndrome, also known as rapid gastric emptying, is a complication that follows any surgery in which the stomach is partially or wholly removed or bypassed. The manifestations of this syndrome result from rapid entry of partially digested foods, most importantly sugar, from the stomach into the small intestine. The stomach serves as a reservoir…