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Obesity hospitals in Bengaluru, India – Get high quality services at a low cost

Obesity hospitals in Bengaluru, India are offering various obesity surgeries like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Lap Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon etc. at a low cost. Hundreds of obesity patients from all over the world are getting various types of obesity treatments / surgery at various Obesity hospitals in Bengaluru, India on a regular basis. We at Forerunners Healthcare Group are offering several tailor made obesity surgery packages. Our primary concern in to make your medical journey as comfortable as possible. Our prices are much more reasonable when compared to other countries. It is natural to assume that low cost could mean low quality. Although, India is still a developing country, the healthcare / medical sector has grown tremendously in the last few years. The medical facilities available in India are at par with west and sometimes even better. In India, you can avail the best of medical treatment at a fraction of the cost when compared to Western countries.

Definition of Obesity

Obesity refers to an increase in total body fat. The easiest and most widely accepted method of determining whether you are obese is by measuring your Body Mass Index, or BMI. To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 705; divide by your height in inches; divide this number by your height in inches a second time.

• A normal BMI = 18.5-24.9
• Overweight = 25.0-29.9
• Obese = 30 or greater
• and morbidly obese = 40 or greater.

Why Should I Care About Obesity?

Obesity has become an epidemic in the U.S. and other developed countries. As many as one-third of all Americans are obese based on the BMI criteria. In addition to body image issues, obesity causes significant health issues. It is the second leading cause of preventable death (after smoking), and is associated with type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, arthritis, gallstones, and certain types of cancer.

Description of Obesity

Often referred to as a disease, obesity is actually a sign of what may well be a spectrum of different kinds of disorders – genetic or environmental. In fact, there is no single definition of obesity. It may be simply an extreme degree of overweight - but a person can be overweight without being obese. A 250-pound, 6' linebacker, for example, may be overweight according to ordinary standards, but may actually have a below-average amount of body fat. In contrast, a person in a normal weight range but with very sedentary habits could have a small muscle mass, be storing excess fat, and thus be classifiable as obese.

Two principal risk factors that lead to obesity, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity combined, are the second leading cause of preventable death (tobacco is first). Obesity is associated with significant increases in risk for type II diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease, degenerative and psychosocial disability. Certain cancers - colon, rectum and prostate in men; uterus, biliary tract, breast and ovary in women - are more prevalent in the obese.

Causes and Risk Factors of Obesity

Until recently, obesity was considered the result of a sedentary lifestyle and the chronic ingestion of excess calories. This may be the principal factor for many individuals, but there is evidence of strong genetic, metabolic, and environmental influences in the development of obesity. Certain illnesses, such as Cushing’s syndrome or hypothyroidism, and medications, such as glucocorticoids, can also cause obesity. However, less than one percent of all obese patients have an identifiable secondary cause of obesity.

Diagnosis of Obesity

A physical examination, including a measurement of weight and height, is usually sufficient to diagnose obesity. A complete medical history, including age of onset, family history, eating and exercise behavior, smoking, alcohol use, and previous weight loss experience are all important. Your physician may order blood tests, including fasting levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides, to determine whether any obesity-related conditions are present.

Treatment of Obesity

Successful programs for weight loss reduction and maintenance should be started and followed under the care of a physician and/or a nutritionist. A weight-loss program may include –

• Exercise
• A low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate, high fiber diet
• Behavior modification to change eating behavior
• Social support
• Medications

Although several diets (such as Atkins or South Beach) have become quite popular as effective ways of losing weight, none of them has been proven to be vastly superior in rigorously conducted, large-scale clinical trials. The key (and only) reason for the success of any dietary plan is that it makes you consume fewer calories than what you are expending. It is very important to discuss all medications you are taking with your physician. Current guidelines recommend drug treatment for individuals, especially those with other obesity-related health conditions, who have failed to respond adequately to dietary and behavioral modifications. A limited number of medications are available for the treatment of obesity. Concerns about side effects have diminished enthusiasm for appetite-suppressant drugs, particularly fenfluramine, which carry serious risks and have been withdrawn from the market. Individuals who have taken either should be evaluated by a physician. Phentermine remains available, but is approved only for short-term use. Sibutramine (Meridia) is approved for longer-term use, but may cause an increase in blood pressure and should be used with caution and only with regular medical monitoring. Orlistat (Xenical) is a medication that blocks the absorption of dietary fat and is also approved for longer-term use. However, it causes unpleasant side effects (greasy stool), and you also need to supplement your diet with fat-soluble vitamins. Although surgery (such as gastric bypass) is the last resort for the treatment of obesity, it can be extremely effective. However, it should be performed at an experienced surgical center, because such operations can carry significant risks, especially in the post-operative period. Consensus recommendations are to limit surgical therapies to patients with morbid obesity (BMI > 40).

Why consider India for Obesity surgery?

Obesity hospitals in Bengaluru, India have the advantage of state of the art equipments and latest technology in the field of medicine. As the costs of various obesity surgeries skyrocket, patients in the developed countries are looking overseas for medical treatment. India is capitalizing on its low costs and highly trained doctors to appeal to these "medical tourists." Even with airfare, the cost of going to India for surgery can be markedly cheaper, and the quality of services is often better than that found in the West. And not only is this, but the medical staff at various Obesity hospitals in Bengaluru, India is very friendly and fluent with English language. India is also one of the most favorable tourist destinations in the world. You can enjoy a great vacation and at the same time recuperate.

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