One of the common forms of dyslipidemia is known as hyperlipidemia (or high cholesterol). Hyperlipidemia occurs when someone has a high amount of fats or lipids in the bloodstream. Dyslipidemia and hyperlipidemia can be addressed through substantial weight loss in obese patients. Bariatric surgery is a sagacious, salient, and proven...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It typically occurs due to wear and tear of the joints, and is a chronic condition involving breakdown of the cartilage in the joints. Morbidly obese patients are more vulnerable to osteoarthritis and pain in the bone and joints,...
Are you or a loved one living with high blood pressure and obesity? At Beltre Bariatrics, we offer weight loss surgery options that can help with both conditions. We understand that high blood pressure can be challenging to manage, but with the proper treatment, you can improve your cardiovascular health...
Excess body weight keeps the heart from performing its function in a normal way. It can lead to high blood pressure, which may cause a stroke or heart damage over time. Studies have shown that the lifetime risk of hypertension in people between the ages of 45 to 54 will...
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder where insulin is produced in the body, but it fails to perform its function because the body resists it. The result of insulin resistance is a buildup of excess sugar in the patient’s blood. Researchers have provided enough evidence linking obesity and overweight...
Severe obesity can shorten the lifespan and degrade the quality of life due to multiple health problems. Research shows that people suffering from severe obesity are twice as like to die earlier than someone who is not obese. The good news is that with procedures such as bariatric surgery, it...
Weight loss surgeries such as laparoscopic gastric band surgery are safe and predictable as long as the procedure is performed by a fully trained and experienced bariatric surgery expert. Patients can expect to achieve their weight loss goals without any significant complications. However, experienced surgeons may sometimes receive cases where...
People who suffer from obesity are often at a higher risk of heart disease and heart failure. Therefore, weight loss can have a direct relation with improving the condition of the heart and mitigating the risk of heart failure. However, obese individuals may find it difficult to reduce weight through...
The problem of erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million American men. Symptoms of ED are often easy to identify. The patient will suddenly notice the inability to achieve or maintain erection. A reduction in sexual drive may also occur. In some cases, the symptoms may only be transient...
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, which can afflict any one at any age. The number of diabetics in the US and around the world is increasing year after year, and most of them suffer from type 2 diabetes. More than 29 million people in the...
