Obesity

The Danger 'Obesity' Spreading in Society

Obesity is a health problem that has increased significantly in recent years, especially among developed and developing countries. Obesity, which occurs when fat accumulates in the body at a level that disrupts the functioning of human health, is when a person's weight is much higher than it should be compared to his/her height. Our doctors from Kızılay Health General Surgery Department answered many questions such as what obesity and obesity surgery is, how the treatment process will be, and what to do after the surgical procedure.

What is obesity?

Obesity is caused by a significant increase in the amount of fat in the body. The main reason for this is that the amount of energy taken is more than the amount spent and stored as fat in the body. Obesity may also be associated with hormonal disorders. Therefore, the patient who applies to the hospital due to excess weight is first evaluated hormonally. For patients without hormonal disorders, a diet program is first prepared and evaluated in terms of lifestyle. Necessary treatment methods are applied according to the deficiencies detected. Surgical intervention is resorted to for patients who cannot achieve success with the diet method.

What are the types of obesity?

Fats caused by excess weight are located in different parts of the body in men and women. In women, 'pear-type' obesity because they are generally located in the lower part of the body in the legs, hips and thighs; in men, the upper part of the body