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Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery helps lose weight in those people who are about 100 pounds (male) and 80 pounds (female). It helps individual resolve obesity-related medical problems.
Types of Weight Loss Surgeries-
1. Gastric Band
A band is put around the stomach tightly which divides the stomach into two sections, namely smaller upper and larger lower which is connected through a small tube by which emptying of the upper part becomes slow. Since less food is...more
Types of Weight Loss Surgeries-
1. Gastric Band
A band is put around the stomach tightly which divides the stomach into two sections, namely smaller upper and larger lower which is connected through a small tube by which emptying of the upper part becomes slow. Since less food is...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Obesity surgery is more commonly referred to as bariatric surgery. It is a surgery done on the stomach and/or intestines of a person with morbid obesity so that he or she loses weight. It is believed that as of now, bariatric surgery is the only option that almost always works to help overly obese people lose a lot of weight, which automatically makes the associated chronic conditions vanish.
How does this surgery work? Bariatric surgery works by changing the anatomy of the stomach and ...more
How does this surgery work? Bariatric surgery works by changing the anatomy of the stomach and ...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Obesity can shorten your lifespan by decades and also limit and reduce the quality of your life. Obesity cannot always be controlled by dieting and exercise and thus more complicated means such as bariatric surgery has to be employed.
Types of bariatric surgery
Most bariatric surgeries either limit your ability to consume food and thus make you feel fuller quickly or limit the absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. Certain surgeries use a combination of the two in varying de...more
Types of bariatric surgery
Most bariatric surgeries either limit your ability to consume food and thus make you feel fuller quickly or limit the absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. Certain surgeries use a combination of the two in varying de...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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To lose weight is not an easy task, especially when patients get diagnosed with morbid obesity, as per their Body Mass Index. After going through some unsuccessful attempts at losing weight through control of one s diet, regular exercises or pharmacotherapy, which happen to be some of the most common methods that have been medically supervised for weight loss, surgery might represent the only source. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy happens to be one of the methods of surgery, directed towards we...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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When dieting and exercising fail to help an obese person manage their weight, bariatric surgery may be suggested. One of the most popular types of bariatric surgery is a gastric sleeve surgery or sleeve gastrectomy. The main aim of this surgery is to reduce the amount of food that can be consumed in one sitting. It does not affect the amount of nutrients and fats absorbed from the food that has been eaten. A majority of the weight loss resulting from this surgery happens within 12-18 months.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Bariatric surgery is a procedure that involves modifications to the digestive system so that the food intake can be restricted or the nutrients absorbed by the body is reduced. This surgery is recommended when exercise and diet may not cause the desired results with weight loss.
Bariatric surgery is a group of surgeries that are a procedure to reduce weight in the body.
The various types of surgeries that come under this category are -
1. Gastric bypass - The most comm...more
Bariatric surgery is a group of surgeries that are a procedure to reduce weight in the body.
The various types of surgeries that come under this category are -
1. Gastric bypass - The most comm...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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To lose weight is not an easy task, especially when patients get diagnosed with morbid obesity, as per their Body Mass Index. After going through some unsuccessful attempts at losing weight through control of one s diet, regular exercises or pharmacotherapy, which happen to be some of the most common methods that have been medically supervised for weight loss, surgery might represent the only source. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy happens to be one of the methods of surgery, directed towards we...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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Eosinophilia is when the level of eosinophils is higher than normal level in blood. Eosinophils are a type of WBC (white blood cells). These cells are the immune system of our body which helps to fight diseases. When there is parasitic infection, bacterial infection or any type of allergic reaction, these cells help us to fight it. It is also useful in defeating cancer.
If there is an attack of foreign substance/lives there is an increase at levels of eosinophils in blood or if attack i...more
If there is an attack of foreign substance/lives there is an increase at levels of eosinophils in blood or if attack i...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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ईओसिनोफिलिया तब होता है जब आपका शरीर असामान्य रूप से ईओसिनोफिल पैदा करता है। ईओसिनोफिल कई श्वेत रक्त कोशिकाओं में से एक हैं जो आपकी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली का सहयोग करती हैं।
कभी-कभी, कुछ चिकित्सीय स्थितियां और दवाएं ईओसिनोफिल के उच्च स्तर का कारण बनती हैं।
ईओसिनोफिलिया क्या है?
ईओसिनोफिल श्वेत रक्त कोशिकाओं में से एक हैं जो आपकी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को सपोर्ट करती हैं। वे एलर्जी के खिलाफ आपके शरीर की रक्षा प्रणाली का हिस्सा हैं और आपके शरीर को फंगल और परजीवी संक्रमण से बचाने में ...more
कभी-कभी, कुछ चिकित्सीय स्थितियां और दवाएं ईओसिनोफिल के उच्च स्तर का कारण बनती हैं।
ईओसिनोफिलिया क्या है?
ईओसिनोफिल श्वेत रक्त कोशिकाओं में से एक हैं जो आपकी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को सपोर्ट करती हैं। वे एलर्जी के खिलाफ आपके शरीर की रक्षा प्रणाली का हिस्सा हैं और आपके शरीर को फंगल और परजीवी संक्रमण से बचाने में ...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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इओसिनोफिलिया एक ऐसी स्थिति है जब आपके रक्त में इओसिनोफिल के सामान्य स्तर से अधिक पाया जाता है। इओसिनोफिल्स एक प्रकार की बीमारी से लड़ने वाली श्वेत रक्त कोशिका हैं। इसे कई बार सामान्य भाषा में स्नोफीलिया कहा जाता है। यह स्थिति अक्सर परजीवी संक्रमण, एलर्जी प्रतिक्रिया या कैंसर का संकेत देती है।
आपके रक्त में उच्च स्तर के इओसिनोफिल्स कई जगहों पर पाए जा सकते हैं खून में (रक्त इओसिनोफिलिया) या संक्रमण या सूजन (ऊतक इओसिनोफिलिया) के स्थान पर ऊतकों में भी हो सकते हैं।
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आपके रक्त में उच्च स्तर के इओसिनोफिल्स कई जगहों पर पाए जा सकते हैं खून में (रक्त इओसिनोफिलिया) या संक्रमण या सूजन (ऊतक इओसिनोफिलिया) के स्थान पर ऊतकों में भी हो सकते हैं।
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Did you recently get clear aligners, or are you still thinking about it? in the past few years, orthodontic treatment has transformed greatly. Gone are the days when orthodontic treatment meant metal braces, cuts on cheeks, and uncomfortably smiling for photographs. With clear aligners, you can get a perfect smile without any aesthetic repercussions.
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Whether you ve already started your treatment or are still considering it, the following tips will be bene...more
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A bright and cheerful smile can light up a room. However, if you have crooked teeth, you may be uncomfortable while smiling, posing for pictures, etc. In the past decade, orthodontic treatment has transformed, and now, thanks to invisible braces, people can get teeth straightening without worrying about aesthetic ramifications. ;
Many people consider braces to be expensive, time-consuming, and inconvenient, but overall, the returns of dental braces far outweigh all t...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Esophagitis: Prolonged acid or bile reflux (Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD) from the stomach can cause injury to the lower esophagus and causing esophagitis. It can be either Erosive esophagitis or Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). Gastroscopy is usually recommended to document the extent of the injury. Prolonged untreated GERD can cause Barret s esophagitis, upper GI bleeding or Cancer of the food pipe. Diagnosis usually involves Gastroscopy, 24 hours Phmetry and Esophageal manometry....more
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Dark patches on the skin are a common cause for concern. These patches may not be very harmful but they can affect a person s self-confidence and emotional health. Patchiness is usually the result of excessive sun exposure. Hyperpigmentation is usually used as an umbrella term for all such skin conditions. However, not all dark patches are the same.
What is Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation refers to the presence of dark patches of damaged skin triggered by external stressors. Of...more
What is Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation refers to the presence of dark patches of damaged skin triggered by external stressors. Of...more
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A common skin condition, which causes the discoloration of your skin in patches across the face, melasma is more of a social embarrassment and cause for distress rather than being a serious condition. Although it affects men as well, studies have shown that over 90 percent of patients are women. It is also known as the mask of pregnancy as many pregnant women develop this skin condition.
Causes of Melasma:
Primary causes of melasma have been attributed to various hormonal chang...more
Causes of Melasma:
Primary causes of melasma have been attributed to various hormonal chang...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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The surgical procedure to remove the oesophagus (the tube between your stomach and mouth), partially or completely, and reconstruct it by using a section of the large intestine or stomach is called esophagectomy.
Esophagectomy is commonly used to treat oesophageal cancer.
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Early-stage oesophageal cancer is frequently treated with an esophagectomy. Other than that, esophagectomy is also performed to treat oesophageal dysplasia (a condition in which cells in the oes...more
Esophagectomy is commonly used to treat oesophageal cancer.
Uses:
Early-stage oesophageal cancer is frequently treated with an esophagectomy. Other than that, esophagectomy is also performed to treat oesophageal dysplasia (a condition in which cells in the oes...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Gangrene is an extremely serious condition in which there is an acute shortage of oxygenated blood to the tissue in the body resulting in tissue necrosis or death. Most of the times, it is seen that Gangrene affects the extremities externally, like feet or hands, but it might also affect the body internally and severely damaging the internal organs.
Types of Gangrene-
There are majorly two broad categories of Gangrene: Wet and Dry.
Wet Gangrene: In this type of fatal G...more
Types of Gangrene-
There are majorly two broad categories of Gangrene: Wet and Dry.
Wet Gangrene: In this type of fatal G...more
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