Water is an essential component for sustaining life and maintaining a healthy body. It performs many vital functions within the body. Research suggests that adequate water consumption can improve body composition and that there is a relationship between water intake and body composition. A healthy individual consumes approximately 2000 ml of fluid daily, obtaining 75% through drinking and the rest from food sources. Additionally, water consumption has been shown to increase satiety and reduce feelings of hunger in the short term. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2022, approximately 2.5 billion adults (43%) worldwide were classified as...
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HALITOSIS AFTER OBESITY SURGERY
After obesity surgeries, some patients may experience badbreath (halitosis). This is often mistakenly thought tooriginate from the stomach. However, anatomically, there isa significant distance between the stomach and the mouth,making it impossible for odors to travel from the stomach tothe mouth. The cause of bad breath originates from the oralcavity. Halitosis primarily results from the decay effects ofmicroorganisms in the mouth on endogenous (internallysourced) or exogenous (externally sourced) proteins andpeptides. Oral causes such as coating on the tonguesurface, periodontal diseases, or gum problems can lead tothis condition. In addition, non-oral halitosis may result fromconditions in the upper and lower respiratory...
GALLBLADDER STONES AFTER OBESITY SURGERY
Gallstone formation in the gallbladder can develop due to various reasons. Obesity is an independent risk factor for the formation of gallstones. In other words, gallstones are more commonly seen in obese individuals. After obesity surgery, the frequency of gallstone formation increases with weight loss. The risk of developing gallstones after obesity surgery is approximately 15-20%. In a meta-analysis study involving more than 20,000 patients, the main risk factors for gallstone formation after obesity surgery were identified as gender and race. Gallstones are more frequently seen in women and Caucasians following obesity surgery. Contrary to popular belief, the type of...