Gastric Ballooning – A Great Way to Avoid Obesity for the Overeaters

We hear a lot about how obesity is a major health issue in the western society, the USA in particular. But the problem of obesity as much as it in alarming in the US is also a serious issue in the Indian society.With a population of more than 1.3 billion, today India is a victim of this epidemic with over 5% of its population affected by this health attack.

On the brighter side of things, the spread of such health problems haveresulted in multi-specialty hospitals in the country. The rapidly transforming technology in medicine and the easy availability of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment have created a very sound environment for not only domestic patients but also international patient services in India. New technologies are proving to be transforming the healthcare scenario of the country.

One of the new treatments that have become common in tackling the problem of obesity is what’s known as gastric ballooning treatment. But what exactly is this treatment? To begin with, a gastric balloon is a medical device that is temporarily place in the stomach to help reduce weight. How this works is that, the balloon creates an early feeling of fullness, thereby limiting the intake of food by a potential victim. The concept behind this treatment is that, intake of less food will avoid over eating, and hence result in weight loss.

Today there are many healthcare centers for gastric ballooning treatment in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. Some of the well-known healthcare institutes like Fortis and Apollo are also offering these treatments. This new approach in dealing with obesity might be the best solution for those who are victims or prone to obesity as a result of overeating.