Obesity: What treatment?
Obesity is rising in the Globe. It is responsible for many health problems. It is therefore essential to take charge. Which methods of treatment?
Treatment is defined in terms of severity of the disease, its causes, its stage of evolution. Its success is based on a combination of several elements:
- Restrictive diets;
- Exercise;
- Psychological support;
- Treatment of complications, regardless of the success of weight control.
Between restrictions and surgery
The restricted diet changes based on the responses obtained in terms of loss and weight stabilization. Often after 12 to 24 weeks the weight reaches a plateau. The resumption of weight, very often, must be prevented.
In cases of severe obesity was resorted to surgery to remove a portion of adipose tissue. Treatment success depends largely on the quality of medical care and support of loved ones. It is the responsibility of many stakeholders:
- General obesity and pediatricians who are the front line for the balance of the disease and its initial management. They are also the first to provide prevention, including surveillance of risk in children;
- Specialists in endocrinology and metabolism, gastroenterology and internal medicine;
- Dietitians;
- Psychiatrists and psychotherapists;
- Occupational physicians, doctors advice, medical school who have a fundamental role in prevention.