Obesity is a growing pandemic that was initially thought to be a disease of the developed countries. However, it is now increasing rapidly even in the Indian subcontinent. Endocrine and metabolic imbalances often result in obesity and therefore, these patients should be managed by experts who know about both bariatric surgery and endocrinology. These experts may be referred to as “Barocriniologists”.
The review “Barocrinology: The Endocrinology of Obesity from Bench to Bedside” discusses bariatric management from an endocrine perspective. Here’s a short summary. Endocrine Impact of Non-Pharmacological Management of Obesity Exercise releases hormones like growth hormones, T4, cortisol, and aldosterone which increase the ability to stay alert, focus on the high-intensity task, provide energy for the exercise, and prevent dehydration. Restriction in calorie intake leads to a rise in…
