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People in Germany are getting fatter and fatter. According to a report by the DGE (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Ernahrung e. V.), 59 percent of men and 37 percent of women are already overweight. [1] People who are overweight (obesity) often suffer from concomitant diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes or cardiovascular problems and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. In addition, there may be social discrimination, isolation or depression. In addition to genetic factors or metabolic diseases, poor diet and lack of exercise are the main causes of excess adipose tissue formation. In such cases, a gastric balloon can help to reduce weight permanently.<\/p>\n
The main goal of all treatment methods for obesity is to reduce overweight and thus the risk factors for serious diseases. For patients with a BMI over 27, gastric balloon therapy can contribute to effective weight loss success, allowing them to participate more actively and confidently in social life again. In most cases, people suffering from obesity do not manage to reduce their weight permanently on their own. The intragastric balloon offers – without surgical intervention – a simple and effective way to achieve a significant and lasting weight loss. A gastric balloon is used to reduce the volume of the stomach, allowing patients to eat significantly less food. A healthy diet and plenty of exercise should always be an integral part of this therapeutic measure.<\/p>\n
By definition of the World Health Organization (WHO), adults with a body mass index (BMI) above 25 are considered overweight. With a BMI over 30 people are classified as severely overweight, i.e. obese (adipose). To determine one’s personal BMI and thus get an indication of whether one’s weight is in the green zone, perform the following calculation: Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Note: While BMI is a common formula for classifying body weight into underweight, normal, and overweight, it does not take into account relevant factors such as age, gender, and body mass composition. Therefore, even trained, slim people who have a lot of muscle mass can be falsely considered overweight according to calculations of BMI.<\/p>\n
The increased fat storage in the body does not remain without health consequences. It has been shown that the risks increase from a BMI of between 25 and 30. Thus, even in this BMI range, the risk of heart attack is twice as high as in the normal population with a BMI below 25.<\/p>\n
BMI and type II diabetes are also closely associated with each other. A BMI over 30 means a 30-fold increased risk of sugar disease<\/p>\n
Cardiovascular disease – High blood pressure – Coronary heart disease – Heart attack – Heart failure – StrokeMetabolic and hormonal disorders – Diabetes mellitus – Hyperuricemia (“gout”) – Fat metabolism disorders – Impotence in men – Infertility in womenSkin diseases – Fungal skin diseasesPsychological diseases – Low self-esteem – DepressionDiseases of the respiratory system – Obstructive sleep apnea<\/td>\n | Diseases of the digestive tract – Gallstones – Reflux disease (“heartburn”) – Fatty liver*Mechanical problems – Premature arthrosis – Deformities of the spineIncreased risk of carcinoma – Cervical cancer – Ovarian cancer – Breast cancer – kidney cancer – Prostate cancer – Colon cancer – Pancreatic cancer – Liver cancerSocial problems – Limited activity in everyday life – Decreased quality of life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n This is only an excerpt of the most common secondary diseases of overweight\/obesity. It is worth noting that many of these risks are completely reversible if weight reduction is achieved. After weight reduction, many patients are able to stop taking their sugar pills or blood pressure tablets, not to mention the consequences for their social and psychological problems.<\/p>\n Finally, it should not go unmentioned that mortality also increases with increasing BMI. The motto “fat people live shorter lives” is scientifically well proven.<\/p>\n *The issue of “fatty liver” as a consequence of weight problems is a particular problem in our practice. As a hepatology practice, we naturally care for many patients with elevated liver values. Often these values and the fatty liver visible on ultrasound can only be explained by the overweight of the patient. Also for these patients the only sensible therapy is a weight reduction, in order not to have to live with an increased risk for a connective tissue remodeling of the liver (cirrhosis).<\/p>\n Is the Obera\u2122 gastric balloon right for me??<\/h2>\n
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