Obesity: Diagnosis & Treatment

Overview

Obesity is often associated with excess body weight; however, not all excess weight is due to fat accumulation. Increased body mass can also result from high muscle mass. Clinically significant obesity refers to excessive visceral and abdominal fat deposits, which can negatively impact overall health and increase the risk of metabolic diseases.

Diagnosis

To accurately assess obesity and its health implications, a comprehensive evaluation includes:

• Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation – Determines the degree of overweight and obesity.

• Bioimpedance Analysis – Measures body composition, including fat and muscle mass.

• Waist Circumference Measurement – Assesses abdominal fat distribution.

• CT Scan – Evaluates subcutaneous and visceral fat distribution.

Treatment

Treatment strategies are tailored to the patient’s condition and may include:

• Lifestyle Modification – Personalized nutrition and exercise programs.

• Medication Therapy – Pharmacological support to aid weight loss.

• Surgical Treatment:Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass – Alters food digestion to reduce calorie absorption.
  Sleeve Gastrectomy – Reduces stomach size to limit food intake.
  Duodenojejunal Bypass Surgery – Modifies the digestive tract to aid weight loss.
  

• Endoscopic Methods:Intragastric Balloon Placement – Temporarily reduces stomach capacity without surgery.
  

Cost of Diagnosis & Treatment:

16,500,000 – 18,500,000 KRW