Giang, 30, struggled with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, lipid disorders, and mild mitral valve regurgitation. Doctors recommended weight loss to manage these underlying conditions.
I have gained 10 kg in three years and am now classified as class 1 obese. Recently, my memory has been worse than before. Does obesity cause memory decline? (Minh Van, Ha Tinh)
A 28-year-old woman, Ngan, underwent gastric sleeve surgery to remove the fundus of her stomach, the area that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin, to help her lose weight.
A 5-year-old boy experiencing unusual weight loss and abdominal distension, initially thought to be caused by parasitic worms, was diagnosed with a double esophageal cyst.
44-year-old Dung, standing 1.72 m tall and weighing 120 kg, struggles with shortness of breath, acid reflux, an enlarged fatty liver, high uric acid levels, and adrenal insufficiency.
I am 38 weeks pregnant and have gained 16 kg. I want to lose weight immediately after giving birth. When should I start dieting, and what should I keep in mind? (Phuong Anh, Hung Yen)
Everyone in my family is on the heavier side. My child is currently 15 years old and weighs almost 90 kg. Could my child have genetically influenced obesity, and is it treatable? (Minh Lan, Dong Nai)