Bariatric Surgery and Taste: New Mechanisms for Weight Loss
Автор: Handjieva-Darlenska, Teodora Sv.1, Grozdev, Konstantin S.2, Kamenov, Zdravko A.3
2. Department of Surgery, Medical University, Sofia, Alexandrovska University Hospital
3. Department of Internal Diseases, Medical University, Sofia, Clinic of Endocrinology, “Alexandrovska” University Hospital
Abstract: Obesity is a chronic and relapsing disease and is becoming more prevalent in younger patients. Latest data suggests that 1,6 billion people worldwide suffer from overweight. Over 400 million people are currently diagnosed with obesity. Treatment of obesity and its comorbidities such as diabetes type 2, arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia is a serious burden on the world health system. The forecast suggests that by 2030 morbid obesity will increase by 130%, and 51% of the population will be obese. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment of severely obese patients. The mechanisms by which bariatric surgery cause weight loss have not been adequately examined (are not enough clarified.) It is well documented in the literature that weight loss is due to a decreased stomach volume as well as changes in the hormones that stimulate and suppress appetite. The review focuses on the concept of alterations in the sense of taste after obesity surgery.
Key words: obesity; bariatric surgery; weight loss; sense of taste
