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Obesity

GastroDoxs in Houston In GastroDoxs obesity therapy, customers can be provided with sustainable loss of weight through a combination of customized nutrition advice, metabolic screening, and sophisticated therapies to help them strive toward a sense of wellness in their lives and accept energy-burning lifestyles that prepare well in advance of their health concerns at GastroDoxs-a state college of obese care specialists who believe that commitment to the community is essential to their success.

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Symptoms

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a disorder whereby the body stores fatty tissue since the consumption of calories is always higher than that of energy. Doctors apply Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure to determine the level of weight: BMI 25-29.9 can be observed as overweight, and BMI 30 and more cannot be taken other than obese.

Common Symptoms

Obese individuals can feel:

  • Gradual increase in weight with time.
  • Exercising forthcoming chase and limitation.
  • Pains jointly e.g. knee or lower back pains.
  • Reduced energy, constant exhaustion.

Causes

Obesity is typically caused by several factors e.g.

  • High calorie, sugar or unhealthy fat diets.
  • Absence of consistent physical exercise.
  • Lower back pain, genetic, or family history of overweight.
  • Irregularities with the balance of hormones (e.g. thyroid or adrenal malfunctions)
  • There are some drugs that will add to the weight.
Treatment

Treatment Options for Obesity in Houston

Treatment includes lifestyle modifications and medical care:

  • Weight-loss objectives: It has been shown that the loss of 5-10% of the body weight can help reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol considerably.
  • Nutrition counseling: Individual meal plans abundant in low fat protein, high fiber vegetables and fruits, and whole grains, low content of added sugar.
  • Exercise programs: Three or more sessions of at least 150 minutes moderate-level aerobic exercises per week and strength training program.
  • Behavioral therapy: Individual or family counseling to develop good habits, deal with stress eating, and keep motivated.
  • Prescription drugs: FDA-approved weight-loss drugs (e.g., orlistat, phentermine, GLP-1 agonists) with more close medical oversight.
  • Non-surgical procedures: Endoscopic surgery including stomach gymnastics in the form of intragastric ballooning to decrease gastric mass and increase early feasts.
  • Bariatric surgery referrals: Screening of the procedures such as gastric sleeve or bypass when BMI falls between ?40, or ?35, plus obesity-related problems.

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

Dan one committed to helping patients regain healthy weight through continuous modification of the idea of comprehensive organizational care and offering a range of custom-fit weight loss systems and treatment with either nutrition or running specific services, GastroDoxs focuses on ensuring their clinical judgment and expertise on how to implement these new approaches to help a woman slim and achieve a healthy body weight by means of non-surgical and surgical intervention. We have a multidisciplinary approach with a warm and loving team, who will accompany you through out the course of attaining sustained health results. Are you willing to lead a life where you are in charge and in control of your weight and health? Schedule your visit to our experts in Houston today and start your path to the path of a healthier future.

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We've successfully treated more than 4.3K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.

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With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients

Bharat Pothuri

About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

ICD-10 Code Obesity code?

The overall ICD-10 code seeks to denote obsesity as E66.9. The code is E66.01 in the case of morbid obesity.

What is the way to tell whether I am morbidly obese?

You might be termed as morbidly obese, when your BMI measures 40 or more or when it measures 35 or more with weight related issues.

Are you going to take as information the South Park: The End of Obesity?

No. This episode is a comedy. A qualified healthcare provider may provide you with considerable advice on obesity.

What rationalist a physician is, who treats obesity?

Gastroenterologist or weight -loss specialist can diagnose obesity and treat it, usually with the help of dietitors and counselors.

Does it have insurance cover?

Most health insurance is covering office visits and weight-loss drugs. Certain benefits that you have should be confirmed with your provider.

Where do we get the treatment of weight-loss?

Results vary by individual. There are those who experience relevant positive changes in a couple of months, and others might need it on a longer basis.

What are other non-surgical methods of losing weight?

Yes. We provide individual diet plans, guided workouts, drugs, and other non-surgery devices such as gastric balloons.

Why do doctors use BMI?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple standardized method used to determine the amount of fat that is present in your body using height and weight.

Is it possible to watch the episode about obesity on South Park?

You can do anything with it in terms of the entertainment value, however, when it comes to medical consilience and therapy, you should pay attention to your medical staff.

Where do I begin with the treatment?

Intake a reservation with Call GastroDoxs in Houston. We will get your BMI, help you talk out your objectives, and create a unique weight-loss program.

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