If you have been struggling with obesity for years, you may have already checked your BMI. Perhaps you have even searched online to find out whether your number qualifies you for bariatric surgery. But there is an important point many patients miss: BMI is a useful starting point, not the whole decision. A person with...
If you have decided to lose weight, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is, “How many kilos can I realistically lose in the next few months?” It is a reasonable question. Someone may tell you they lost 10 kg in two months, while another person may lose only 4–5 kg during...
Losing weight is not always as simple as eating less and exercising more. For some people, obesity continues despite genuine efforts to improve their diet, activity levels and lifestyle. This is where prescription weight-loss medicines may have a role. Weight-loss injections such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have received considerable attention because they can reduce appetite,...
Losing weight can feel like a major achievement. You follow a diet, become more active, watch the numbers on the weighing scale come down, and finally reach a weight you had been working toward. Then, slowly, the weight starts coming back. For many people, this can be frustrating and even discouraging. Some may think, “I...
Seeing blood while passing stool can be frightening. For many people, the first thought is, “It must be piles.” Hemorrhoids, commonly called piles, are indeed one of the common causes of rectal bleeding. But they are not the only cause. Blood during or after a bowel movement can also occur because of an anal fissure,...
For someone living with obesity, the decision to undergo bariatric surgery is rarely just about losing weight. Many patients reach a point where they are asking a much bigger question: Can bariatric surgery actually help me live longer? This is an important question, particularly when obesity is accompanied by type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure,...
Bariatric surgery can be an important step for people struggling with obesity and weight-related health problems. But the operation itself is only one part of the journey. What you eat, how you eat, how active you become, and how regularly you attend follow-up appointments can all affect your recovery and long-term results. Many patients feel...
One of the most difficult questions people with obesity and related health problems may ask is, “How long will I live?” It is an understandable concern. When obesity is accompanied by type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, fatty liver disease, sleep apnoea, or other complications, the worry can become even greater. However, there...
For someone living with obesity, the problem is rarely limited to the number on the weighing scale. It may be waking up tired despite sleeping for eight hours. It may be struggling to climb a flight of stairs, living with knee or back pain, taking medicines for diabetes or blood pressure, or avoiding social situations...
Snoring is often dismissed as an annoying but harmless part of sleep. Many people assume that it is simply caused by being tired, sleeping on the back, or having a blocked nose. But when snoring is frequent, loud, or accompanied by pauses in breathing, gasping, choking, or excessive daytime sleepiness, it deserves more attention. This...
