The link between Obesity and Heart Attack
It's no secret that obesity can adversely affect the health of your heart. Moreover, there's a lot of research done to support these claims. For example, a study conducted on adults between 40 and 59 years of age revealed that overweight or obese people are at higher risk of developing heart problems compared to normal-weight people. Along with heart problems, obesity can increase the risk of various other health complications, such
Treating GERD: Surgery Options and Recovery
GERD—Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic health condition (digestive disorder) where gastric acid acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus. Occasionally, most of you have experienced acid reflux or GER—gastro-oesophageal reflux (stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe). However, if a person experiences these acid refluxes frequently (more than twice a week), the condition is called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The esophagus, also called the food pipe, connects
5 High-Protein Foods For Bariatric Patients
Bariatric surgery is a popular and proven surgical technique specially designed for people struggling with excess weight or severe obesity who wish to lose significant weight. This is a major surgical approach in which the digestive system of the patient is altered accordingly, either by reducing the capacity of the stomach or bypassing a portion of the small intestine, which limits food intake. Though bariatric surgery offers numerous benefits, it is
Why You Should Wait: Pregnancy Too Soon After Bariatric Surgery and Its Risks
Pregnancy problems are one of the many complications experienced by obese women, especially women of childbearing age. Excess weight can cause fertility issues, and the best way to resolve it is by losing weight. There are many surgical and non-surgical ways to lose weight. However, sometimes non-surgical ways alone might not help them achieve their weight-loss goals. For such people, bariatric surgery might be the best solution. Bariatric surgery is a
Dehydration After Bariatric Surgery: Signs, Risks, and Prevention Tips
Dehydration is a common but pressing problem experienced by many patients after bariatric surgery. According to some weight loss organisations, nearly 37% of patients after bariatric surgery are experiencing severe dehydration symptoms. Drinking more water and other fluids is the best way to stay hydrated, but the changes made in the body as a result of surgery make it hard to stay hydrated. Bariatric surgery is of different types, and the