Trimming Down: A Non-Surgical Approach to Obesity

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 16: According to a consultant for Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Dr. Wafaa Al-Hashash, “Stomach Botox” is considered a revolutionary solution to get rid of obesity without surgery, as it is done using a gastroscope due to which it does not cause incisions or external surgical wounds, the patient does not need full anesthesia or hospitalization, and its side effects are minor. In a press statement issued yesterday, Dr. Al-Hashash said, “Through this solution, the patient loses 10 to 15 kilograms in just six months. It involves the use of Botox injections in the stomach to relax its muscles, which temporarily leads to reducing muscle contractions and feeling full for a longer period.

This is due to reducing the movement and contraction of the stomach, which prolongs the digestion process and the rate at which food is emptied and pushed from the stomach to the small intestine, sending signals of satiety and fullness to the brain, so the person does not feel hungry for a long time.” She explained that these injections are not suitable for treating all cases of obesity. People who suffer from significant weight gain and have a body mass of more than 40 are not eligible for this procedure.

Also, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children younger than 18 years are also not eligible for this treatment. It is suitable for people who are overweight or suffer from first-degree obesity (body mass between 27 and 40), and those who suffer from poor appetite control and have repeatedly tried to follow a healthy lifestyle but to no avail. It is also beneficial for people who binge eat, and suffer from health problems resulting from obesity, such as high blood pressure, bone and joint pain, and spine pain. Dr. Al-Hashash stressed that this procedure is completely safe, and does not have any side effects, except for some minor symptoms such as exhaustion and fatigue that often occur after a regular gastroscopy, but there is no need to worry about them.

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