Treatment of Obesity
Medical treatment of obesity has several benefits and risks. Individuals choose methods that promise short-term solutions without considering the risks associated. For example, weight-loss surgery has been chosen by most people who need instant results. However, the risks associated with the method leads to a concern on the safety of the method.
The benefits of obesity treatment include first, a significant weight-loss that saves the individual from obesity-related conditions such as diabetes. Also, the treatment of obesity when done continuously saves an individual from the burden of having to rely on medication (Visscher et al. 2012). Furthermore, the loss of unnecessary weight has been found to improve the quality of life among people. Generally, the benefits of obesity treatment are broad but individuals do not have sufficient knowledge on the benefits (Egger, 2012). Additional research on the issue of obesity management is required to equip individuals with necessary knowledge. However, the treatment of obesity is associated with some risks depending on the treatment method employed.
The methods used to treat obesity are associated with several risks. First, pain and discomfort are felt when surgical weight loss is used. Also, would infections may occur as well as excessive bleeding that may lead to nausea (Kral, Kava, Catalano & Moore, 2012). Furthermore, difficulties in breathing may be witnessed where the procedures affect the blood flow causing blood clots in the lungs. Research should be done on the causes of the obesity epidemic so that it can be addressed from the cause (Iozzo, Guiducci, Guzzardi & Pagotto, 2012). People with obesity should be taken through safe methods of managing the condition without being exposed to the accompanying risks.
In sum, obesity treatment is beneficial to the patients because it improves the quality of life. However, several risks are associated with the treatment of obesity and thus caution should be taken concerning the method to be used. Generally, the benefits of obesity treatment should not lead anyone into making risky decisions in life.
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