Impact of bariatric surgery on obesity related health issues
Obesity is a
global epidemic affecting people from every age group, including old adults,
adolescents, and children. Not only obesity creates complications due to
weight, but it causes several other related issues such as metabolic issues,
associated comorbidities, psychological trauma, and reduced self-esteem. The
only solution to morbid obesity primarily associated with other health
conditions is laparoscopic and bariatric surgery so far. There
are several options available according to the state of the patient. The
impact of bariatric surgery has been very promising. Let’s review the
wonders of bariatric surgery concerning the comorbidities.
Bariatric surgery and Type 2 diabetes
Obesity, along with Type 2
diabetes, is a fatal combination. Hence, it the focus of the studies related to
obesity. In a study, the results indicate that weight loss surgery
proves to help maintain a healthy weight and the reduction of the severity of
diabetes. The main reasons for the post-surgery restoration of glycemic control
include an increased insulin sensitivity, better insulin secretion, and
enforced caloric restriction.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is the most
common form of sleep-disordered breathing, obstructing the upper airways while
sleeping. Obesity is a potential risk factor for sleep apnea. However, the
studies indicate that the impact of bariatric surgery proves to be
beneficial in terms of sleep apnea cure as well. The patients may consider that
they have been cured; however, taking a sleep apnea diagnostic test along with
polysomnography is recommended.
Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia is a metabolic
syndrome that links to several health issues such as hypertension, visceral
obesity, insulin resistance, and thrombotic states, etc. Studies indicate
that laparoscopic
and bariatric surgery significantly improves lipid profiles. It
helps in reducing LDLs, triglycerides and increasing the HDLs. Furthermore, the
surgery enhances hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia, and
hypertriglyceridemia over two years after the treatment.
Hypertension
Among other comorbidities
related to obesity, another on is hypertension. There is ample evidence of a
strong correlation between weight and hypertension. Furthermore, the scientific
evidence indicates that bariatric surgery’s impact on weight reduction also
reduces blood pressure. Notably, obesity is a risk factor for hypertension.
However, not all the people who suffer from obesity suffer from hypertension as
well. Moreover, the relation is not that simple among laparoscopic and
bariatric surgery, and hypertension is not that simple. It needs further study
and research.
Bariatric surgery and psychological
health
As obesity is strongly
associated with deteriorating mental health, the impact of bariatric surgery is
very positive on mental health. It improves self-image and reduces anxiety, depression,
and social isolation.
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