Obesity is the most common health problem of this century. The causes of overweight and obesity are complex. Over 1 million people on earth are currently obese. More importantly, 10% of them are children. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), certain corporal changes like arthritis, or psychological effects stemming from the change of the outlook of the body are some of the problems.
Studies are continuously conducted, focusing on the way obesity affects the quality of life.
Obesity surgery is the most frequently used approach. The literature sources we have examined indicated very high success rates. However, the most important problem concerns postoperative complications. Another way to treat obesity is acupuncture, which is linked to a lower incidence of complications. It is cheaper and an easier approach to apply. Of course, there are a lot of studies about acupuncture effectiveness in obesity treatment. But it is not enough when used on its own. In our opinion, acupuncture could be combined with obesity surgery when treating obesity. This could reduce the complications from both the preoperative and postoperative period. It could be successful in creating new life standards and, of course, it may improve the outcome of the surgery.
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