Understanding Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Costs, Coverage, and Benefits
Gastric sleeve surgery I am 169.5 cm tall and weigh 80 kg. I have been trying to lose weight since childhood, but I have a habit of eating quickly, which has led to severe gastric distension. I have maintained a regular exercise routine and do not engage in binge eating, yet I st...
Dr. Kang Yaowen reply Physical Fitness
Based on your BMI, you are classified as overweight. Generally, unless there are specific underlying causes (such as endocrine issues), the primary methods for weight loss are sustained and appropriate exercise along with dietary control. The exercise regimen should primarily foc...[Read More] Understanding Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Costs, Coverage, and Benefits
How to Address Chronic Back Pain in Young Office Workers?
What should office workers do about chronic back pain and discomfort? Hello Dr. Kang: My husband is a working professional in his late twenties. He has a regular schedule but no exercise habits. For the past two to three years, he has been experiencing persistent lower back pain....
Dr. Kang Yaowen reply Rehabilitation
1. Young individuals often experience lower back pain due to muscular pain, which is a common cause. However, if accompanied by radicular symptoms (such as pain radiating to the back of the thigh or calf), one should consider the possibility of a herniated disc. Typically, a phys...[Read More] How to Address Chronic Back Pain in Young Office Workers?