Bariatric

Morbid Obesity

Specialized bariatric care for severe obesity and obesity-related medical complications.

What is Morbid Obesity?

Has severe obesity started affecting your health, mobility, or day-to-day life? Morbid Obesity is a bariatric condition that should be evaluated by a bariatric provider.

Morbid obesity refers to severe obesity that substantially increases the risk of serious health problems and functional limitations. It may affect the heart, lungs, metabolism, joints, sleep, and overall quality of life.

Common Symptoms

• Severe excess body weight
• Shortness of breath with activity
• Fatigue or reduced stamina
• Joint or back pain
• Sleep-related breathing concerns
• Multiple obesity-related medical conditions

When to see a Bariatric provider

You should see a bariatric specialist if severe obesity is affecting your health, sleep, blood sugar, blood pressure, mobility, or long-term wellbeing.

Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.

Schedule a consultation today.

Causes and Risk Factors

Morbid obesity is influenced by genetics, environment, hormones, medications, eating patterns, inactivity, and other medical or behavioral factors.

Diagnosis and Tests

Evaluation includes weight and BMI assessment, medical history, nutrition review, lab testing, and screening for obesity-related conditions.

Treatment Options

Treatment may include a supervised weight-loss program, anti-obesity medication, endoscopic options, and bariatric surgery when medically appropriate.

Bariatric

Doral Health & Wellness Weight Management Department

Achieve lasting weight loss and better health with Doral Health & Wellness Bariatrics. We offer minimally invasive solutions to treat obesity, improve diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and more.