Obesity and the Gastroenterologist

Download or read book Obesity and the Gastroenterologist written by David A. Johnson and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many patients who are seen by gastroenterologists are overweight or obese. Moreover, gastroenterologists often are consulted to help manage obesity-related gastrointestinal diseases or gastrointestinal complications of weight loss therapy. Therefore, it is important for gastroenterologists to understand the key clinical issues associated with obesity that are discussed in this issue.  In addition, gastroenterologists can provide a valuable clinical service by becoming actively involved in helping their obese patients lose weight.