Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What drives obesity?
A
Social deprivation
Genetic predisposition
Educational achievement
Screen time
Car use
Diet
2
Q
How is obesity managed?
A
Assess lifestyle and co-morbidities
Management: lifestyle changes, drug treatment, special referral
3
Q
How does a high bmi affect gonadotrophin secretion?
How does leptin affect LH?
What menstrual problem can it help with?
A
Inhibits gonadotrophin secretion
Restores pulsatility
Sometimes given to women with amenorrhoea
4
Q
What are drug treatments for obesity?
A
Orlistat- inhibits lipase
Saxenda- GLP-1
5
Q
What bariatric surgeries are available for obesity?
A
Gastric bypass- top part of stomach is joined to small intestine so you feel fuller sooner
Gastric band- band placed around stomach to feel fuller
Sleeve gastrectomy- stomach is removed
