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Nov, 2021
An obese 40-year-old patient, from Kenya, was looking to undergo some treatment for his heavy body weight. His current weight was 550 pounds (close to 250kgs). Along with Obesity, the patient also had co-morbidities like hypertension, bronchial Asthma, and…
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30
Apr, 2021
A 43-year-old gentleman from Kenya complained of dyspnoea (difficulty breathing) due to his overweight condition. He also has a history of sleep apnoea which is a sleep disorder with difficulty in breathing. At this younger age, he also had a history of rejected Kidney transplants 10 years back. He is on hemodialysis for the last 3 years. In past, he also underwent a couple of surgeries for AV fistula in…
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27
Nov, 2019
Weight stigma refers to the negative behaviour and attitude that are solely directed towards people who are obese or who are overweight. A change in attitude and awareness is important to understand obesity overall and options available for treating…
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