Obesity Treatment Methods

Obesity treatment is a set of medical, lifestyle and surgical methods applied to manage overweight and related health problems. Treatment is individualised according to the person's body mass index (BMI), health status and needs. The main goal is to achieve healthy weight loss, improve quality of life and prevent obesity-related complications (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease).

Obesity Treatment Methods:

Lifestyle Changes:
Diet: Calorie-controlled, balanced nutrition plan accompanied by a dietician.
Exercise: At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.
Behavioural Modification: Regulating eating habits, stress management and motivational therapy.

Medical Treatment:
Drugs that promote weight loss (e.g. orlistat, liraglutide) under the supervision of a doctor.
Drugs that regulate appetite or reduce fat absorption are used in appropriate patients.

Surgical Treatment (Bariatric Surgery):
Recommended for patients with BMI over 40 or BMI 35+ and serious health problems.
Methods: Gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band.
Surgery provides permanent weight loss but should be supported by lifestyle changes.

Psychological Support:
Therapy for emotional eating or psychological factors that can cause obesity.
Group therapies or individual counselling.

Endoscopic Methods:
Minimally invasive procedures such as gastric balloon can be used for temporary weight loss.