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What Do Intragastric Balloons Offer In Obesity Management?
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16:00, 3 Aug 2023
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Guest: Associate Professor Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood, Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgeon, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
For people who are obese, managing their weight can be extremely challenging, especially when they’ve tried to incorporate lifestyle changes but are still not seeing any difference. In some cases, these individuals might be offered weight-loss procedures to help them along, such as the intragastric balloon. How does it work and is this a long-term solution or a quick-fix in tackling obesity? We find out from Assoc Prof Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood, consultant upper GI & obesity surgeon, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
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What Do Intragastric Balloons Offer In Obesity Management?
45 mins
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16:00, 3 Aug 2023
Guest: Associate Professor Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood, Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgeon, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
For people who are obese, managing their weight can be extremely challenging, especially when they’ve tried to incorporate lifestyle changes but are still not seeing any difference. In some cases, these individuals might be offered weight-loss procedures to help them along, such as the intragastric balloon. How does it work and is this a long-term solution or a quick-fix in tackling obesity? We find out from Assoc Prof Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood, consultant upper GI & obesity surgeon, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
endoscopic balloon
intragastric balloon
lifestyle management
obesity
weight loss
bariatric surgery
non-communicable diseases
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