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Bariactric
Surgery in Teens.
Obesity Is A Chronic Disease That Begins In Childhood Or Teens.
For teens who have obesity and can’t manage their weight in any other way, bariatric surgery at our Tijuana clinic in Mexico can be an effective and safe alternative. The staff at Universal Medical Group, together with the teenager’s doctor, determines the best treatment plan. Bariatric surgery is indicated only when the surgical costs are less than the health consequences of obesity. Teen obesity can bring on a variety of health and emotional issues so do call our clinic and inquire about our teens obesity treatment.
Health Problems Related to Obesity
If left untreated, health risks associated with childhood obesity can persist into adulthood and worsen over time. The highest risk related to childhood obesity is type II diabetes, which can develop earlier due to obesity. This chronic disease can increase the chances of developing hypertension, high cholesterol, or fatty liver disease. Bariatric surgery can alleviate this disease and even lead to remission.
Obstructive sleep apnea can affect up to one-fourth of children with obesity. This condition can cause fatigue, mood swings, and affect concentration. Sleep apnea tends to improve or resolve after bariatric surgery. In terms of fatty liver disease, up to 40% of children with obesity are affected, and if left untreated, it can lead to liver fibrosis. The effects of this disease improve significantly after bariatric surgery. Obese teens also have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood, which bariatric surgery can help reduce.
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Health Problems Related to Obesity
Emotional Health Problems Related to Obesity
Emotional Health Problems Related to Obesity
Overweight teens are more prone to depression. Beyond medications for depression, bariatric surgery can also help a teen feel better. Obese children and adolescents are also at risk for eating disorders like bulimia. Bariatric surgery can’t solve eating disorders – it can help maintain emotional wellbeing, and prevent eating disorders in the first place, with the right treatment. They can suffer from poor behaviour and learning, not engage in age-appropriate activities, and be bullied for being overweight or afflicted with other illnesses. Within an integrative programme like the one we have here at Universal Medical Group, bariatric surgery can resolve these problems.
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Teens
Untreated, childhood obesity can follow them into adulthood with growing health threats from other, even more severe, medical conditions. With bariatric surgery, a lot of the physical and health issues a teenager might have now can be minimized, and complications in the future are decreased. Healthy weight loss can improve a teen’s quality of life and their confidence.
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Teens
Teen Candidates for Bariatric Surgery
Teen Candidates for Bariatric Surgery
If you have a patient under 18, with a BMI greater than 35, and who is obese, has type II diabetes, moderate to severe sleep apnoea, high blood pressure or very fatty liver disease, bariatric surgery may be right for you. -This surgery is also available for those with BMI above 40 and less severe health history, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or mild sleep apnea. The candidate for bariatric surgery would have to previously attempted weight loss unsuccessfully.
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