bariatrics
Weight-loss medical specialty
Bariatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
Bariatric surgery includes procedures like gastric bypass that reduce stomach capacity or nutrient absorption: She lost a hundred pounds after bariatric surgery.
A bariatrician is a physician specializing in weight management.
Excess body fat condition
- morbid obesityDangerously excessive body fat
- overweightExceeding healthy mass
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
insulin resistance · hypertension · sleep apnea · cardiovascular disease · adiposity · visceral fat · body mass index · BMI
Minimally invasive abdominal examination
- anastomosisJoining of tubular structures
- surgical staplesMetal fasteners closing incisions
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
postoperative · preoperative · revision surgery · dumping syndrome · stricture · leak · pouch
Reduction in body mass
- lifestyle modificationAdjusting personal habits deliberately
- behavioral therapyPsychotherapy targeting observable actions
- medical managementNon-surgical therapeutic care
- patientAble to wait calmly
consultation · dietitian · psychologist · support group · follow-up · outpatient · pharmacotherapy · Ozempic
Customary food consumption
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- protein intakeAmount of nutrient consumed
- macronutrientsPrimary nutritional building blocks
vitamins · minerals · caloric deficit · nutritional counseling · food diary · glycemic index · hydration · nutrient density
Thorough change in form
- wellnessOverall state of health
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- plateauFlat highland area
maintenance · quality of life · mobility · resolution · goal weight · health improvement
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- morbid obesityDangerously excessive body fat
- overweightExceeding healthy mass
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
type 2 diabetes · insulin resistance · hypertension · sleep apnea · cardiovascular disease · adiposity · visceral fat · body mass index · BMI · cholesterol
laparoscopy
Minimally invasive abdominal examination
- anastomosisJoining of tubular structures
- surgical staplesMetal fasteners closing incisions
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
endoscopy · postoperative · preoperative · revision surgery · dumping syndrome · stricture · leak · pouch
weight loss
Reduction in body mass
- lifestyle modificationAdjusting personal habits deliberately
- behavioral therapyPsychotherapy targeting observable actions
- medical managementNon-surgical therapeutic care
patient · consultation · dietitian · psychologist · support group · follow-up · outpatient · pharmacotherapy · Ozempic · appetite suppressant
diet
Customary food consumption
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- protein intakeAmount of nutrient consumed
macronutrients · vitamins · minerals · caloric deficit · nutritional counseling · food diary · glycemic index · hydration · nutrient density · vitamin deficiency
transformation
Thorough change in form
plateau · maintenance · quality of life · mobility · resolution · goal weight · health improvement
- medical specialtiescardiology, neurology, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology
- bariatric surgeryOperation modifying digestion for weight loss
- bariatric surgeonObesity surgery specialist