Among Arab Countries, Kuwait Ranks First For Overweight And Obesity

According to Dr. Wafaa Al-Hashash, a consultant in internal medicine and gastroenterologist, Kuwait has the highest rate of overweight and obese people in the Arab world at 77 percent. According to an exclusive interview with Al-Seyassah Daily, obesity is the fifth leading cause of death in Kuwait. "Stomach Botox" is considered one of the latest obesity treatments for overweight patients with a body mass between 27 and 40, in Kuwait and around the world, according to Dr. Al-Hashash.

According to Dr. Al-Hashash, obesity rates have increased significantly around the world, which is why he brought up the dangers of obesity at the beginning of the interview. In Kuwait, obesity is considered the fifth major risk factor for deaths. Reducing its rate is necessary for the treatment and prevention of its diseases. It is no secret that the rate of obesity is more widespread among adolescents and children, and constitutes a warning bell for the next generation. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is widespread among the Kuwaiti population in the age group between 18 and 29 years. Kuwait ranks first in the Arab world in terms of obesity and overweight, with a rate of 77 percent overweight and 40 percent of the population.

The risk of obesity in general lies in the diseases and symptoms that accompany it, including general fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping, snoring, joint and spine pain, and esophageal reflux. When asked about Stomach Botox as the latest treatment for obesity, you mentioned that it's early puberty in girls, irregular menstruation in girls, and delayed puberty in boys.” Diseases What do you mean by Stomach Botox?”, she replied, “It is a non-surgical procedure, performed through gastroscopy. It helps accelerate weight loss by using Botox injections into the stomach to relax its muscles. This temporarily reduces muscle contractions in the stomach, in addition to helping the patient feel full for a longer period than usual to reduce food intake. After six months, Botox injections can be repeated to maintain the effect.

Weight loss and obesity treatments involving Botox injections are considered a revolution in the field. It is a non-surgical procedure that helps people who are overweight or obese and have tried everything but succeeded." When asked if Stomach Botox is suitable for all patients, or if there are any exceptions, Dr. Al-Hashash replied, “Stomach Botox is not suitable for all patients.” People who suffer from significant weight gain are not eligible for this procedure. This technique is suitable for patients who are overweight and obese, with a body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 40, who suffer from poor appetite control, and who have had previous attempts to follow a healthy lifestyle without benefit.

Botox is also not suitable for pregnant or nursing women, children younger than 18 years of age, or people with allergies to Botox. Those who have undergone gastric sleeve surgery and gained weight afterward, those who binge eat and are addicted, and those who suffer from obesity-related health problems, including high blood pressure and joint, bone, and spine pain, can use it. When asked if Botox treatment is safe, and whether there are any side effects associated with it, Dr. Al-Hashash said, “Stomach Botox is a globally recognized treatment, which has recently gained recognition in Kuwait. Many countries, including America and Europe, as well as some Arab countries, such as Egypt and Jordan, have approved it.

The injection is a safe treatment that does not cause any health problems for patients in general, and the injection does not result in cracks or external wounds. In terms of Botox injections' side effects, they are actually what we need for stomach injections, since they cause indigestion for the patient when he starts eating, which is what we need to lose weight. Over the next two weeks, the patient gradually reduces the amount of food and loses weight. It must be noted that Botox injections do not increase fat burning, but rather help the person feel full. The effect of Botox is temporary and can be restored after six months. A nutritionist should be consulted, exercise should be performed, and a diet must be followed after the injection."

When asked “What is the injection mechanism?”, Dr. Al-Hashash said, “Botox is injected through a gastroscope. The patient undergoes the injection after fasting for at least 12 hours to ensure that the stomach is empty of food. The doctor then injects certain amounts of Botox into the muscles in the stomach wall, which are the places that send signals of satiety and fullness, after which the person begins to feel full for a long time. The duration of injection takes between 10 to 15 minutes and does not require complete anesthesia, but only local anesthesia. It takes between two and three weeks for the results of the injection to appear, so the patient does not have to stay in the hospital after the operation.

 

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