Morbid Obesity Risk Factors and Treatment
Obesity becomes “morbid” when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health conditions or serious diseases (also known as co-morbidities) that result either in significant physical disability or even death. As you read about morbid obesity you may also see the term “clinically severe obesity” used. Both are descriptions of the same condition and can be used interchangeably. Read more
Treating Morbid Obesity
Gastric weight loss surgery is probably the most well known type of morbid obesity surgery. It is generally performed on patients who suffer from diabetes, hypertension, or other obesity-related health problems. Most patients are at least 100 pounds overweight and have a BMI of 40 or more. Doctors who perform this type of morbid obesity surgery generally require that patients be able to produce documentation showing that they have been unsuccessful losing weight through other methods. Read more
