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Stomach Balloon
The World Health Organisation defines obesity as excessive accumulation of fat in the body. According to the criteria of the World Health Organisation, obesity can be mentioned in cases where the body mass index is above 30. Today, obesity has become a global epidemic. obesity It is known that there are many health problems associated with diabetes mellitus. These include serious health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and hypertension. Therefore, obesity should be treated not only for aesthetic purposes but also for a healthy life. Today, there are many surgical or non-surgical obesity treatment options. Which treatment will be applied to the obese patient is decided by looking at the patient's height, weight, age and general health status under the control of a specialist doctor. Gastric balloon is one of the non-surgical treatment methods is one of the widely preferred obesity treatment methods. The main purpose of gastric balloon treatment is to reduce the amount of food eaten in a single meal and to provide a long-lasting feeling of satiety in a short time. Gastric balloons are devices made of silicone that are placed in the stomach and can remain in the stomach for a certain period of time. Gastric balloon In the application, a balloon made of silicone and containing water is placed in the stomach and inflated. There is no incision or stitches during the procedure.
Gastric balloon is one of the most widely used weight loss techniques. The aim is that the balloon takes up space in your stomach and contributes to you getting full more quickly.
Gastric balloon There are 2 types. Those that can be inserted by endoscopy and those that are in capsule form and can be swallowed. Endoscopic gastric balloons are inserted in the endoscopy unit. In the endoscopy unit, the anaesthesia team puts you to sleep with intravenous medication. While you are asleep, your doctor first evaluates your stomach with an endoscope and, if there is no obstacle, simultaneously inserts your gastric balloon into your stomach with the help of the endoscope. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and you will not remember or feel the procedure because you are asleep. Swallowable Gastric Balloon (Elipse Gastric Balloon) is swallowed with the help of water. Anaesthesia and endoscopy are not required for this procedure. The location of the capsule-shaped balloon in the stomach is determined by X-ray after you swallow it. When it reaches the appropriate place, it is inflated with a special liquid and checked again by X-ray. The inflation string is then removed. If you have difficulty swallowing this balloon endoscopy can be fitted with.
It is suitable for patients aged 18-55 years with a body mass index above 27 who cannot lose weight despite dieting.
It is not suitable for patients with severe gastric ulcer, patients who have part or all of their stomach removed, patients with prominent gastric hernia.
Until the gastric balloon is removed, people should definitely adopt a correct eating habit and an active life habit. If you are not careful in this regard, you can gain weight again after all methods, including sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
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