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Obesity is a medical condition.

It is associated with hypertension, elevated lipids, heart disease, and sleep apnea.

 

If diet and exercise are not effective, a medication for weight loss may be appropriate.

 

Obesity is a chronic disease that manifests as a steady, slow, progressive increase in body weight. Because of both emotional and physical reasons, obese people resist pursuing healthcare and may be more difficult to care for. We help our patients in practical, compassionate ways to do what it takes to overcome this debilitating condition.

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Dr. Major may select a medication for patients he determines to be appropriate candidates for that kind of therapy. He will consider a patient's health history, as well as possible side effects. Some weight-loss medications can't be used by women who are pregnant, or people who take certain medications or have chronic health conditions.