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Obesity and arterial hypertension are connected, and it becomes more evident in patients with severe obesity. Bariatric surgery over the past years has become the most effective treatment option for severe obesity; however, the benefits of surgery extend beyond weight loss. Bariatric surgery can improve various obesity-related complications; one such condition is hypertension. Here is an overview of how bariatric surgery can improve arterial hypertension in short- and long-term follow-ups. Hypertension is

Everybody gains weight at some point in life, but you have to monitor and control your weight before you become obese. However, losing weight and maintaining it for a long time are ongoing challenges for obese people. With the constant development of new treatment methods like specific diets, medicines, and surgical procedures, it’s becoming complex and challenging to navigate the numerous options available.  In this article, Dr. Venugopal Pareek addresses various

Bariatric surgery for weight loss is a life-changing procedure. There are different types of bariatric procedures, some of which have been in practice for decades. It is a major surgical procedure with numerous benefits and some manageable complications. This surgery not only impacts the physical health of a person, but it also has an impact on their mental health and emotional well-being.  Understanding the psychological aspects before and after a weight

Bariatric surgery is a great surgical procedure that has helped millions of people struggling with severe obesity all over the world. Along with weight loss, it is known for improving various obesity-related health conditions. Usually, bariatric procedures are carried out through minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. These are popular for many benefits over traditional open surgery.  However, in recent years, experts have developed robotic-assisted surgery, like the da Vinci Surgical System—a new

Obesity has been identified as a global epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) because, over the past few years, obesity and related health problems have been increasing rapidly in most parts of the world, including India. While heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, etc. have been linked to being overweight, in some recent studies, experts discovered obesity can affect liver health, which may result in liver