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What kind of doctor treats overweight patients?
Some healthcare providers specialize in treating obese or overweight people. These healthcare providers are called bariatric healthcare providers or bariatricians. Some of these healthcare providers may also be bariatric surgeons. Bariatric surgeons are trained to do surgery that aids in weight loss.
What doctor do you see for weight problems?
Bariatric physicians specialize in treating patients who struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. These doctors receive focused training on treatments for obesity and on ways to improve health through positive lifestyle changes.
Are there medical conditions where you can’t lose weight?
Medical conditions Diseases associated with weight gain, obesity and inability to lose weight include hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome. Untreated hypothyroidism slows the metabolism, which makes it tough to lose weight.
What are obesity clinics?
An obesity clinic is a facility that helps people struggling with obesity through dietary and exercise plans. Some obesity clinics also have bariatric surgeons on their team.
What can a doctor do to help me lose weight?
Four weight-loss drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for long-term use:
- Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda)
- Orlistat (Xenical)
- Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia)
What can I ask my doctor to prescribe me for weight loss?
What drugs are approved for weight loss?
- Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda)
- Orlistat (Xenical)
- Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia)
Can a blood test help with weight loss?
A blood test offers insight into biological processes and body functioning that can contribute to difficulty with weight management. Walk-in Labs offers a blood test for weight loss that assesses the functioning of many of the body’s mechanisms that control weight loss and weight gain.
Can my doctor prescribe me weight loss pills?
Your doctor may prescribe you medicine to treat your obesity if you have: A BMI of 30 or greater. A BMI of 27 or more and you have a disease or condition that may be related to your weight (this could include diabetes or high blood pressure).
Can I ask my dr for weight loss pills?
Your doctor may also consider prescription drugs that target weight loss. If you’re thinking about taking a weight loss drug or supplement, talk with your doctor first, so they can let you know if it’s OK for you to try.