Two New Studies Indicate Weight Loss Surgery Can Improve Urinary Tract Issues

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Severely obese individuals face numerous life threating conditions, including a significantly increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, and it's well understood that shedding pounds is the best and only solution to these potentially deadly risks. In the battle against obesity, bariatric surgery has been proven to offer consistently effective, long term results for countless patients who may otherwise find long term weight loss a nearly impossible goal Though avoidance of these life threatening conditions is more than enough reason to seek treatment, new information continues to link bariatric surgeries with improvements in an ever larger number of health issues. According to two new studies published in the medical journal, BJU International, urinary tract conditions are one such issue. It turns out that, thanks to outstanding bariatric surgeons like Dr. Michael Feiz, severely obese patients may find relief from problems associated with an area of the body many of us would not ordinarily associate with obesity, the bladder.

The findings in BJU International state that there are a range of lower urinary tract symptoms that can subside as a result of bariatric surgery. These issues include: 

• High urinary frequency
• Leakage
• Incomplete bladder emptying
• Night time urination

The study of 4,666 male patients found a strong link between lower urinary tract symptoms and obesity. The relative correlation increased with more obese participants, and decreased with weight reduction. In the second study of 72 patients studied who underwent successful weight loss surgery, researchers noted a "significant reduction" in overall lower urinary tract symptoms. These improvements appeared as quickly as six weeks and were sustained after one year.

The medical link between these symptoms and obesity is quite clear, as they are a part of a larger picture of metabolic issues that includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. Weight reduction alleviates these issues by reducing the strain placed on the body. For patients suffering with the many health issues of severe obesity, bariatric procedures are an excellent solution because, unlike other methods of weight loss, they make weight loss far easier to achieve and maintain, and may be necessary for patients who need to lose the scores of pound needed to reach a healthy weight. Bariatric centers like Dr. Feiz and Associates are noted for their high level of success in helping patients achieve these results.

Because weight loss surgery has been proven to be safe and effective, and as the health benefits such as the information provided by the studies published in BJU continue to come to light, bariatric procedures  are becoming more and more common. It's nevertheless important that potential patients choose highly trained bariatric surgeons like Dr. Feiz who possess the highest level of skill and experience. Dr. Feiz proudly stands by his work and high success rate. His web site provides patient testimonial along with online videos of his procedures for anyone wishing to explore their options. Dr. Feiz encourages anyone interested to learn more about these inspiring success stories. For more information on how weight loss surgery can improve your life, visit the Dr. Feiz and Associates website or contact their offices today by calling 800-868-5946.

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