Obesity Management

Overview

Obesity is excess body fat accumulation due to calorie imbalance. In Indians, obesity-related complications occur at lower BMI thresholds than in Western populations, making early intervention critical.

Conditions Treated

• Overweight (BMI 23–25)
• Obesity (BMI >25)
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Obesity-related Diabetes
• Obesity-related Hypertension

Signs & Symptoms

• Excess body weight
• Fatigue and breathlessness
• Joint pain
• High blood pressure
• Elevated blood sugar or cholesterol

Our Approach to Treatment

1. 1Diet and lifestyle modification as first-line treatment
2. 2Prescription weight-loss medications when BMI >30 or >27 with complications
3. 3Bariatric surgery referral when BMI >40 or >35 with complications
4. 4Monitoring and management of obesity complications