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Know the 9 Surprising Facts of Bariatric Surgery

If you're thinking about undergoing bariatric surgery, here are a few facts you should know: 1. Weight Loss Surgery Shrinks the Stomach Bariatric procedures reduce the size of a person’s stomach, which then lowers how much food they can eat. The patient will experience metabolic changes and sometimes changes in their hormones. They will have a lower appetite, and some patients may experience diabetes remission. While they have risks, bariatric procedures drop a person’s mortality rate by 40 percent, according to New England Journal of Medicine’s study.

Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri In Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery

Nov 16 , 2020 | 1 min read

Building up to bariatric

If you’ve been trying to lose significant weight, odds are that the words ‘bariatric surgery’ has been bounced off within your doctor walls. With India being the third most obese nation in the world, traditional methods such as diet and exercise are no longer enough to help people get their weight down.

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey In Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery

Nov 16 , 2020 | 1 min read

Robotic Bariatric And Metabolic Surgery Cure For Morbid Obesity, Diabetes , Hypertension, Knee Pain And Snoring

What is Obesity? Obesity is simple; you calculate your Body Mass Index or BMI. Obesity is also defined by waist size - over 90 cm in males and over 80 cm in females.

Dr. Ashish Vashistha In Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery

Nov 16 , 2020 | 2 min read

A Weight Loss Surgery at Max Changed his Life

Arun Bhisht (name changed), a 22year old boy was a medical and emotional wreck when his parents brought him to us. Arun was dangerously obese, weighing 150kgs, which had resulted in severe knee problems and a thyroid condition. This had led him to become extremely lethragic, depressed and disinterested in life. The young boy was losing focus on his academics and had turned to alcohol for solace. Arun's parents started to see that all this was weighing down on their sons's life and decided that he needed h

Max Team In General Surgery Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery

Apr 20 , 2016 | 1 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Cures

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian diet plan in pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

Advanced laser treatment for piles, fissures & fistula

A Proctology Clinic with an emphasis on LASER based treatment for anorectal conditions has been started. The aim of the clinic is to help the patients get over the fear of surgery and find a solution for the problem.

Dr. Manish Agarwal In Department of General Surgery and Robotics General Surgery

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Dr. Charu Dua In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

Escape Yourself From “SUGAR HI” Summers

Come summer and all one thinks of are the ways and means to cool off. The blazing sun and the ruthless hot and dry winds blowing through the day certainly makes one long for ice creams, sweets, cold sugary drinks etc. One tends to drink chilled aerated beverages and ice cold juices not giving a second thought to the high sugar content in these drinks. One estimate has shown that a 300 ml helping of a fizzy aerated drink have around 20 spoonfuls of sugar which is much more than required calories for an avera

Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri In Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery

May 25 , 2016 | 1 min read

Are You Morbidly Obese?

Morbid obesity is a chronic and lifelong disease caused primarily by excessive fat storage. Being overweight and obese are reversible conditions that can be treated by medical management whereas surgical treatment is required to treat morbid obesity .The body mechanisms that control a person's weight are set in such a manner in morbid obese people that they tend to gain weight easily.These patients find difficult to lose weight as well as sustaining it. Risks Associated with Morbid Obesity It is ex

Max Team In Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery

Jun 06 , 2016 | 1 min read

Get Rid of Gall Bladder Stones!

Many gallstones may show no symptoms but are detected in an ultrasound, which might be done for some other disease. Approximately 12% of the population has gallstones but only a few of them cause problems. Now, with “ Mini Laparoscopic Chole ”, you have an option for stitch-less and scar-less surgery. Dr. K. K. Trehan says, the size of gallstones may vary from small grains to very large stones. The complications can include empyema (acute inflammation associated with pus-filled gallbladder), obstructe

Dr. K K Trehan In General Surgery Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery

Dec 09 , 2016 | 1 min read

Building up to Bariatric: The Next Step in the Battle of the Bulge

If you've been trying to lose significant weight, odds are that the words 'bariatric surgery' has been bounced off within your doctor walls. With India being the third most obese nation in the world, traditional methods such as diet and exercise are no longer enough to help people get their weight down. What is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery is a treatment option for patients suffering from morbid obesity. It works by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, or by a combination of re

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey In Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery

Jan 19 , 2017 | 1 min read

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