Bangkok,, September 16, 2025 / Prnewswire / – Say goodbye to obesity with the Chulalongkorn bariatric and metabolic institute (Chula BMI)–King Chulalongkorn commemorative hospitalOne -stop center center for complete holistic obesity care. A team of multidisciplinary doctors and specialists, including experts in medicine, surgery, nutrition and behavioral therapy, is now ready to provide patients with obesity prevention before it is too late.
Are you obese?
Discover it from the BMI formula.
Body mass index (BMI) = body weight (kg) / height (m) 2
- If your answer is between 14.9 – 24.9You are in the norm.
- If your answer is between 25 – 29.9You enter a threshold of overweight.
- And if your answer is more than 30 Or you are obese!
“For those whose BMI exceeds 25, it is time to take care of their physical health,” said the professor Suthep UdomsawaengsupMD, bariatric surgeon and director of Chula BMI.
Obesity is a health problem that should not be overlooked because it causes many diseases, including diabetes, high cholesterol, neurological diseases, strokes, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, peat and breast and ovary cancer.
“The treatment of obesity and weight loss is possible if the patient is treated permanently and under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary doctor and team,” said Professor Suthep, offering his revision: “At Chula BMI, we are a model for obesity care, offering full knowledge, expert specialists and a full range of treatment options.
Professor Dr Suthep revealed that Chula BMI had been created in 2007. Each year, around 2,000 to 3,000 patients are under non -surgical treatment for obesity, while around 120 to 150 patients receive surgical treatment.
“Some of the patients who have completed surgical treatment returned as speakers to educate and exchange experiences with patients during the treatment period and encourage those who are about to be treated”, Professor Suthep has given an example of success in “the elimination of the life of patients”.
One -shop service for holistic obesity treatment
Chula BMI brings together doctors and professionals from the Allied sciences, such as endocrinologists, because several cases of obesity are caused by endocrinological disorders; pulmonologists; Otolaryngologists; Nasopharyngologists and neurologists to deal with sleep problems. Nutritional specialists take care of the nutritional area, because it is one of the crucial factors of obesity. Gastroenterologists take care of surgery, psychiatrists provide advice on psychological conditions, pediatricians take care of obesity children, plastic surgeons reshape the body for aesthetic purposes and gynecologists take care of the infertility caused by obesity, ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer. Radiologists are responsible for the detection of biles, while cardiologists treat patients with heart disease.
In addition, other staff members are also on staff, such as physiotherapists providing rehabilitation care, the Faculty of Sports Sciences Responsible for exercise routines and dietitists responsible for nutrition. Patients and their families, as well as the patient support group, also provide encouragement and support by exchanging experiences.
Professor Dr. Suthep detailed the process of receiving treatment in Chula BMI. “When we arrive in Chula BMI, we will first bring together the patients to pass an orientation of the processing process.
Tackle obesity together
The professor, Dr. Suthep, explained the processing directives for those who have a BMI of 25 or more as follows:
Those with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are overweight. This group is starting to have serious illnesses and must start taking care of themselves. The key to personal care is to focus on food and exercise. The center has dietitists to take care of the patient, as well as group treatments, so that patients can encourage each other to take care of their health.
If patients have a BMI of 27.5 to 29.9, we can add medication to treatment to prevent the body from absorbing fat. These are hormones that make the body full or burns more energy in the form of injections, whether once a day, once a week or once a month, to help adjust the way the body produces secretions. The treatment means that the body feels faster, increases metabolism, corrects disorders and induces weight loss faster than without the medication. However, the administration of these drugs must be under the close supervision of doctors. Those with a BMI between 30 and 32.5.
People with a BMI of more than 32.5 and who are plagued by various diseases should be treated with gastric surgery to allow body hormones to restore the metabolism of the body. With a decrease in hunger, patients can cure obesity and various diseases.
Effective use of diet pills
There are different types of weight loss pills, each with different directions and precautions.
Professor Dr. Suthep has warned of the use of weight loss pills: “If you are going to use weight loss pills, it is always advisable to consult health professionals for appropriate treatment and follow -up to avoid unwanted consequences because certain dietary pills can affect the functions of liver and kidneys, as well as mood.”
“In addition, choose only the weight loss pills approved by the FDA, such as pills that prevent fat absorption or those that are synthetic body secretions to ensure that patients feel full and less hungry. These pills have been studied to be safe, and others that are not in these groups are prohibited drugs.”
Although weight loss pills are ideal for treating and controlling obesity, medical evidence suggests that the use and stop of the pills creates you with a good chances of relapse.
“We always tell patients that the use of drugs is only the start of the trip to change. Most patients need long -term drugs and other ways to take care of their health.”
New innovations to combat obesity in the future
Obesity is a global public health problem. According to data from Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public HealthThe number of people in the overweight or obese world continues to increase. It is expected that over the next 10 years (by 2035), more than 1.9 billion people will live with obesity, which is equivalent to one in four people in the world. In ThailandA survey revealed that 42.2% of Thais aged 15 and over are classified as obese.
The upward trend of obesity has led to the Chula BMI to continue looking for innovations to improve treatment efficiency and reduce side effects.
“The insertion of a ball in the stomach is a method of treatment of obesity. Patients who undergo this treatment can lose 10 to 15% of their body weight, which is often sufficient for health problems to be linked. However, patients can experience bloating or discomfort during the first 1 to 2 weeks after the insertion of the ball. Therefore, patients must understand the process.” Professor Suthep gave an example.
“With regard to drugs, we continually enrich our knowledge in this area for current and most effective drugs with the results closest to surgery. When several technologies are combined, we can treat patients in all contexts, complement. Surgery remains the last option for patients who do not respond to other treatments.”
The long -term approach to obesity study focuses on reducing surgical risks. For patients who meet surgery criteria but who are not ready due to excessive risks, laparoscopic surgery to adjust and modify the digestive tract offers a safer alternative. Currently, this method is still being studied.
Obesity: prevention is better than a remedy.
“Although Chula BMI offers complete and effective treatment methods, the best way to manage obesity is to prevent it in the first place!”
In the end, “medicine” and treatment “and the treatment of the most effective obesity are the understanding and support of family, loved ones and society. This encouragement helps people with obesity to regain their health and well-being.
“Society must understand people living with obesity. They have not simply neglected their health; factors such as the environment, genetics and other conditions can make it difficult for some people to maintain good health. Society should be compassionate and help guide these people out of obesity, which is often accompanied by many related diseases and other impacts. With collective support, these patients can come back to live a normal and healthy life.” Professor Suthep concluded.
For treatment, contact Chula BMI at the Sor Thor building, 12th floor, n ° 1873 Rama IV Road, Pathumwan, Such. +662 256 4000.
Read the full article at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/249268/
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