What is a Swallowable Gastric Balloon? The most important difference of the swallowable gastric balloon is that it can be applied without endoscopy and anesthesia. The balloon is in the form of a pill attached to a thin tube. The position of the balloon, which is swallowed with the help of water, is checked by
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ that secretes thyroid hormones (T3, T4) into the body, located in the midline of the neck in front of and on both sides of the trachea. Hypothyroidism occurs when the gland secretes too little hormone and hyperthyroidism, commonly known as toxic goiter, occurs when it secretes too much.
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It is a surgical operation in which approximately 75-80% of the stomach is removed. After the operation, the stomach shrinks significantly compared to its former volume, thus causing less food intake. Since the appetite hormone (Ghrelin) secreted from the stomach (fundus) section removed in this operation decreases after the operation, the level of this hormone
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Biological rhythms are defined as the biochemical, physiological and behavioral responses of living beings to physical effects in the external world.One of these biological rhythms is called circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is a biological cycle that lasts approximately 24 hours and includes changes in sleep and wakefulness. In general, a healthy adult individual completes
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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sexual health as ‘the combination of the physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of sexuality that enrich personality, communication and love. ‘ as ‘sexual health’. In a healthy society, it is important for individuals to protect their sexual health and to provide education on this issue. Nutrition affects sexual
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Bile produced by the liver is stored in the gallbladder. When food is ingested, it flows into the duodenum via bile for digestion.Bile sludge and stones are formed as a result of the precipitation of salts and minerals in bile for a number of reasons. Genetic factors, age, gender and multiple births have an effect
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Muscle loss: The body uses muscle tissue as an energy source instead of fat tissue and you lose muscle. Hair loss: Foods with protein sources are rich in omega fats and vitamins. Insufficient protein can lead to hair loss, nail breakage and even minor injuries. Fatigue: Fatigue due to decreased muscle tissue and slowed metabolic
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Obesity is a chronic condition characterized by a higher than normal body fat mass and its prevalence is increasing worldwide.Risk factors for obesity include unbalanced diet, insufficient physical activity, genetic factors, sleep disorders and endocrine disorders. Obesity is a metabolically unhealthy process and affects many organs in the human body. It can also lead to
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Obesity is among the most common health problems today. So what is obesity? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as excessive accumulation of fat in the body to the extent that it impairs health. In other words, it is a condition in which the fat mass is excessively increased compared to the lean mass
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The stomach is the largest part of the intestinal tract and is the first digestive organ that food enters immediately after the esophagus. Here the food is treated with stomach acid and broken down into smaller pieces. After about 3-4 hours, the food is excreted into the duodenum. Digestion continues here. The stomach secretes substances
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