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Medical Management of Obesity and Lipid Disorders treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Medical Management of Obesity and Lipid Disorders

Obesity Symptoms, Treatment - Lipid Metabolism Disorders

"Lipid disorders" encompass many conditions that affect blood lipids or fats.

Triglycerides and Low-density Lipoproteins (LDLs) are among these fats. Blood also contains "good" cholesterol and High-density Lipoproteins (HDL). Triglycerides and LDLs are typically increased in lipid disorders.

Symptoms

Below are the symptoms found in people with very high lipid levels,

  • A yellowish rash or yellow crease on the skin caused by fatty deposits around the joints and tendons (xanthomas)

  • Younger people with high cholesterol may experience white arcs around the cornea of their eyes (arcus senilis)

  • Yellow bumps inside the eyelids (xanthelasma) 

  • Your musculoskeletal system can suffer stress and strain when you have too much body fat.

Causes of Obesity and Lipid Disorder

  • Genetics, lifestyle, and other underlying health conditions can contribute to lipid disorders leading to obesity.

  • Lifestyle and diet factors

  • Fast and convenient foods

  • Eating sugary foods

  • Genetic factors

  • Certain medications

Diagnosis

A lipid profile or lipid panel is a blood test used to diagnose lipid disorders and obesity. Among other things, triglycerides, HDLs, and LDLs are measured. Also, your doctor checks your height, weight to find BMI.

A doctor during obesity and lipid disorders treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore may order additional tests if blood results indicate elevated cholesterol, such as thyroid and liver tests, to rule out underlying problems.

A doctor may order advanced lipid testing if they suspect a patient needs intensive treatment. Using this test, you can increase your chances of predicting the risk of heart disease by checking the level of lipoproteins in your blood.

Treatment Procedures

The treatment for obesity includes,

  • Increased activity

  • Dietary changes

  • Medication

  • Behavioural therapies

Weight Loss Surgery: Bariatric surgery may be an option for people with class III obesity. Surgery can be an effective yet severe solution to losing significant weight long-term. Instead of just changing your mind or habits, it changes your biology. The digestive system is altered in some way by all bariatric surgeries. In addition, they limit the number of calories you can consume and absorb. Your digestive system's hormonal factors also affect your metabolism and hunger.

Among the procedures involved in bariatric surgery are,

  • Gastric bypass

  • Gastric band

  • Gastric Sleeve

  • Duodenal switch

Treatment for Lipid Disorders: Depending on cholesterol levels, age, and underlying health conditions, treatment for lipid disorders may vary.

High cholesterol is usually treated by changing one's lifestyle. Among these changes are,

  • Reducing or eliminating saturated and trans fats

  • Eat more, brown rice, pasta, fruit, and vegetables, and follow a healthy diet

  • Losing weight by exercising moderately - at least 150 minutes per week

  • Quitting smoking and vaping

  • Reducing alcohol consumption

Health care professionals may recommend medication and lifestyle changes in combination to manage cholesterol levels. Cholesterol management medications include, 

  • Cholesterol absorption inhibitors

  • Bile acid sequestrants

  • Fibrate therapy

  • Supplements

  • Green and black tea

Consult with a team of experts at Manipal Hospitals to know more about treatments.

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