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  We recognize obesity as a contagious disease. However, no promising solution has been proposed yet. The main reason is that various factors cause the disease. Furthermore, obesity is not only about the BMI exceeding the normal range. Instead, it is related to numerous other comorbidities such as blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, high blood cholesterol levels, etc. hence why obesity is treated at different levels. Such as treatment with medicines, diet, exercise, lifestyle change, and an ultimate solution to obesity might be laparoscopic and bariatric surgery for weight loss. Here in this article, we shall be discussing  the treatment of obesity with medicines  and answer some of the most asked questions about weight loss medication. Mode of action of the weight-loss medicines Just as  obesity  is multifactorial, the weight loss medications also follow different modes of action. Some medicines work to make you feel less hungry or help you fe...

  Hearing of plastic surgery, the first idea that pops up in our mind is cosmetic plastic surgery for women, such as tummy tuck, buttock reshaping, forehead lift, hair replacement, etc. However, this is not it. It is also about burnt skin grafting, treating the cleft palate, treating the birthmarks on the face, varicose veins, and much more.    What is Plastic surgery? Moreover, the word plastic surgery may cast an impact on including plastic in the treatment. Contrarily, the title is taken from the Greek word  plastikos  which means to form or to mold. Hence, plastic surgery is more about reshaping and reforming body parts.  Myth buster Here, I would like to clarify another myth about plastic surgery; both men and women benefit from the treatment. Let’s discuss some of the common treatments of plastic surgery for women. Common Plastic Surgery procedures for women Even though cosmetic surgeries are often not covered by health insuran...

  Affordable cost of bariatric surgery is a very big blessing for obese people. Because of the growing rate of people getting obese and the obesity-related health issues they face, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, sleep apnea, joints pain, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, and fertility issues in both men and women. Getting bariatric surgery is important as it helps to lose weight fast that can help in the prevention of obesity related issues. Points to consider before getting the Bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery must be done by an expert bariatric surgeon who is well-experienced and well educated in his domain. A person who wants to go for the procedure should never compromise his/her health. Affordable cost of bariatric surgery is the reason that many people are considering it now. People are now convinced for it due to its many benefits. Affordable cost of different bariatric surgery procedures The general  cost of bariatric surgery  ranges from 3.5 to 5 ...

    Those cuts can be used to put a laparoscope in the abdomen, which is having a long tube attached with a camera on its top. That camera is attached to a monitor, and that monitor will be used to see the inside of the abdomen. Then the surgeon will perform the surgery by seeing the monitor. A harmless gas is also often used to make more space and create a good working environment for the surgery. A surgeon will then use those cuts to put the tools inside the abdomen and perform the procedure. Stitches in safe  laparoscopic abdominal hernia repair surgery  are hardly noticeable. After that, those incisions are being stitched back. The patient gets to recover soon after undergoing this surgery as tiny incisions are involved in it. Safe laparoscopic abdominal hernia surgery is performed when an organ or any other piece of the tissue comes out of the abdominal wall that is responsible for enclosing the whole abdominal cavity. There are many benefits of  ...

  Medical tourism primacy can’t be denied as it has benefited many patients.  Medical tourism  is planned by many individuals who need medical treatment but cannot obtain it within their place of living because of specific reasons. The usual reasons for which people travel for getting surgery is that the treatment available in their country isn’t up to the mark or the procedure is too expensive. Nowadays, many people from developed countries are also traveling to third world countries, because the treatment is too expensive in their region. Treatments for which people adopt medical toursim Medical tourism primacy can be seen as people are going for getting different procedures from other countries. The procedures for which the people travel the most are discussed below: ·          Cosmetic procedures Many people travel to other countries for the sake of taking cosmetic procedures. As in many countries, cosmetic procedur...

  Ideal BMI Ideal BMI or Body mass index is the BMI range that is most suitable for an individual. BMI ranges are different for adults and children. It depends mainly on the height and weight of the person. How is BMI calculation done? BMI calculation is obtained by dividing an adult’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. For instance, a BMI of 25 means 25 kg/m2.  BMI calculator  and the  BMI chart  are available over the web for calculating the value for you. What are the BMI ranges? Following are the Body mass index ranges: For most adults, the ideal BMI range is: 18.5 to 24.9 For kids and young people aged 2 to 28, BMI calculation will consider the age and gender and the height and weight, which tell about the ideal BMI. Furthermore, ·          If the BMI is below is 18.5- you’re in the underweight range. ·          Between 18.5 and 24.9...

  Medical tourism impact on economy cannot be ignored as it is gaining popularity because of better access to information and an increase in the marketing of medical procedures across countries. Medical tourism is becoming one of the major contributors to the Gross Domestic Product of a country in which it has been established. It can also help to generate more employment opportunities for people. The revenue generates from medical tourism not only benefits the medical industry but also helps the allied industries like: ·           Pharmaceutical and Surgical Equipment Industries that are closely related to medicine like pharmaceuticals and surgical equipment can all experience a huge increase in their business growth with the rise in medical tourism. When someone goes through surgery or the other process, he or she is prescribed some over the counter medicines. Similarly, just in case of any medical science surgery, a patien...

  It won’t be wrong to state that obesity is one of the most underrated health condition. Alarmingly, it was just in 2013, when American Medical Association (AMA) declared obesity as a disease. Consequently, development and progress started in this regard. By now, with enough awareness campaigns and advancements in the treating the condition, a considerable public awareness can be evidenced. However, awareness to the fact that obesity is a disease does not help much to eradicate it. Obesity is multifactorial and multifaceted disease. There are a variety of contributing factors that cause not only obesity but put the patient on the risk of related morbidities as well. The most critical is the relationship of psychology and obesity. The relationship This relationship progresses in a feedback loop manner.  Once caught in the cycle, it becomes impossible for the patient to break it and move towards a healthy lifestyle. Studies indicate that 20% to 60% of people suffering from ...