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TL;DR: To qualify for bariatric surgery, one typically needs a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, or 35-39.9 with serious health conditions such as diabetes or sleep apnea. Common health issues that may emphasize surgery necessity include type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, and joint pain. Candidates must be at least 18-years-old with no maximum age limit, although health…
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TL;DR: Aging weakens pelvic floor muscles, causing incontinence. Strokes and falls further increase the risk. Physical therapy can help, with surgery offering more significant improvements. Fear of incontinence-related leaks can cause social isolation, mental distress, and depression. Incontinence care for the elderly involves managing diapers and maintaining cleanliness to avoid skin breakdown. Surgery can eliminate the need for pads, leading to improved mobility and sleep.…
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TL;DR: Weekly leaks, frequent bathroom visits, lost control, or changes in habits warrant medical attention for incontinity. Occasional leaks aren't alarming, but regular ones may signal weak bladder muscles. Urge (sudden need) and stress (laughs, lifts, runs, coughs) incontinence can cause leaks. Red flags include frequency, urgency, daily accidents, dark urine, pain, or blood. Incontinence can lead to mood and sleep disturbances; prompt address can…
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TL;DR: Chronic diseases linked to prolonged obesity include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, certain cancers, and liver disease. Obesity significantly increases the risk of these diseases by affecting insulin use, making the heart work harder, increasing blood pressure, and altering hormone levels. Bariatric surgery can be a beneficial countermeasure, often normalizing blood sugar levels, reducing blood pressure, and assisting in weight…
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TL;DR: Urine leakage during exercise, known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), can be caused by increased belly pressure due to activities like running, jumping, and coughing. Weak pelvic floor muscles or a malfunctioning sphincter muscle can lead to this issue. Factors increasing the risk of leaks include childbirth, menopause, high-impact sports, obesity, chronic coughing, surgeries, and certain diseases. Leakage varies between genders, with women experiencing…
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TL;DR: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may pose long-term concerns including digestion problems, muscle loss, mood changes, gallstones, and cancer risk. GLP-1 drugs can cause gastroparesis, leading to swelling, pain, and nausea, while Bariatric surgery avoids long-term stomach issues. Rapid weight loss caused by GLP-1 drugs may result in muscle loss, however, bariatric surgery offers better muscle mass preservation. GLP-1 drugs carry a…
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TL;DR: Nocturia, frequent night-time urination, often caused by nocturnal polyuria, bladder size reduction and function with age, and sleep pattern shifts. Health issues, such as heart failure, diabetes, and sleep disorders like sleep apnea, also contribute to nocturia. In females, nocturia is linked with hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy. Nocturia's common symptom is waking more than once at night to urinate. Diagnosis of nocturia…
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TL;DR: Overactive Bladder (OAB) symptoms include sudden urination urges, frequent urination, nocturia, urge incontinence, and feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. Women may experience OAB more severely due to childbirth, menopause, and aging. Causes include nerve problems, hormonal changes, weak pelvic muscles, and urinary tract infections. Management includes behavioral changes, Kegel exercises, medications, advanced treatments like Botoxe, and potentially, severe cases might require surgical intervention. Natural…
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TL;DR: Incontinence medications don't always work due to nerve signals misfiring, habits like caffeine intake overriding the medication effects, and the body developing a tolerance. Common medications like Anticholinergics and Beta-3 Adrenergic Agonists may help, but can stop working over time and have side effects. These medications also impact areas beyond the bladder like eyes, brain and gut. Effectiveness can be influenced by lifestyle and…
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TL;DR: Bariatric surgery in Mexico isn't as safe as in the U.S., due to lower regulation, limited data reporting, and lack of follow-up care. Death rates for U.S. bariatric surgery are under 0.1%, while a study showed a 7% leak rate in Mexico. Mexican clinics often lack sought certifications like JCI, risking tool cleanliness, readiness for emergencies, and quality of care. Emergency situations from complications…
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