El fundamento médico para la pérdida de peso es que la obesidad es una enfermedad grave, crónica y progresiva y se asocia con un aumento significativo de la mortalidad y muchos riesgos para la salud, como diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión, dislipidemia y enfermedad coronaria. Los beneficios de la pérdida de peso (procedures for weightRead More
WEIGHT LOSS
The medical rationale for weight loss is that obesity is a serious, chronic, and progressive disease and is associated with a significant increase in mortality and many health risks including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease. The benefits of procedures for weight loss include a reduction in the rate of progressionRead More
La terapia con balón intragástrico (intragastric balloon) es un método endoscópico y temporal para inducir la pérdida de peso. Consiste en colocar un globo suave lleno de solución salina o gas en el estómago para promover una sensación de saciedad y restricción. Debido a que su mecanismo de pérdida de peso es principalmente restrictivo, suRead More
Intragastric balloon therapy is an endoscopic and temporary method of inducing weight loss. It entails placing a soft saline- or gas-filled balloon in the stomach to promote a feeling of satiety and restriction. Because its weight loss mechanism is mostly restrictive, its efficacy largely relies upon a patient’s adherence to lifestyle changes (ie, diet andRead More
¿Luchando por perder peso y no recuperarlo? Nuestros consejos para bajar de peso (weight loss tips) a continuación pueden ayudarlo a tener éxito en su búsqueda de una cintura más delgada y un estilo de vida más saludable. Agregue fibra a su dieta La fibra, que se encuentra en los alimentos a base de plantas,Read More
Struggling to lose weight and keep it off? Our weight loss tips below can help you succeed in your quest for a slimmer waistline and a healthier lifestyle. Add fiber to your diet Fiber, found in plant-based foods is a type of carbohydrate that our body cannot digest. It travels undigested through our digestive systemRead More
Varios medicamentos (weight loss medications) aprobados por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA) para el tratamiento del sobrepeso o la obesidad. Es esencial que los medicamentos se usen junto con una alimentación saludable, actividad física y modificación del comportamiento, ya que el uso de medicamentos sin tales cambios generalmente esRead More
A number of weight loss medications are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of obesity. It is essential that the medications are used in conjunction with healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior modification, as medication usage without such changes are generally ineffective. The decision to initiate drug therapy inRead More
The prevalence of obesity in the United States in 2017/2018 as stated by the CDC was 42.4%. The prevalence is higher in African American and Hispanic people. Obesity can lead to health complications, chronic diseases, and a decreased quality of life. However, losing weight can be difficult, frustrating, and confusing. At our Gastro SB (Read More
The prevalence of obesity in the United States in 2017/2018 as stated by the CDC was 42.4%. With the prevalence being higher in non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic individuals. Obesity can lead to health complications, chronic diseases, and a decreased quality of life. However, losing weight can be complicated, frustrating, and confusing. At our Gastro SBRead More