Obesity Surgery Risk Factors
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Almost all obesity surgery or gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries have potential risks. Some risks overcome in short time and some are for long term. So in this article, we will take a look at the both short term and long term risk of obesity surgery.
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Obesity Surgery Risk Factors
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Obesity Surgery Long-Term Risks
Long term risks of obesity surgery depend on the type of surgery. They can include:
- Bowel obstruction
- Dumping syndrome, causing diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- Gallstones
- Stomach perforation
- Ulcers
- Vomiting
- Death (rare)
- Hernias
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Malnutrition
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Obesity Surgery Short-Term Risks
Short-term risks of obesity surgery can include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Infection
- Lung or breathing problems
- Leaks in your gastrointestinal system
- Death (rare)
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia
- Blood clots
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