The different stigma that errid and people with obesity, society's understanding and sense of loneliness favor that gain weight, said Efe Flavia Robles today, a patient who has been able to overcome this disease.
"One of the main problems is that the patient itself tends to Deny your obesity and to reduce the problem, as well as people do not see this as a disease and blames those who are suffering about living this condition, "explained Novo Nordisk International Trial manager.
Robles, who had been pregnant over 30 kilograms, said patients with this illness they are misunderstood not only by their nearest circle, but by the doctors themselves who are not sensitive to this disease.
"Personnel education health It's an indispensable work. That the obese feels he has a doctor's not being judged and he or she uses a more neutral language so that patients can get better treatment, "said Dr Verónica Vázquez.
The National Institute of Nutrition and Medical Sciences of Obesity Clinic Salvador Zubirán (INNCMSZ) noted that this was because the patient was found guilty.
Contrary to what is happening with other diseases such as cancer, for example, where the patient is considered a warrior who finds it difficult to Abduction of the condition, obesity is always stigma and who suffers
The problem, he explained, is that it is a chronic disease and therefore does not have any cure, that is why the patient Obesity it's never released.
In addition, Flavia Robles stated that the patient usually stopped exclusively in this disease, in contrast to others who were chronic and impracticable.
"There are many times that you can not lose weight, you think the magic formula is to close your mouth and exercise, and that people, seeing we're not losing weight, leave us on your head One in this fight, "said the patient. .
Similarly, he said that physical appearance was often a disadvantage to find a good job or a partner to share life.
"It's different at all levels and in every aspect of life," says Robles.
In addition, he added, the lack of empathy of people can lead patients not to try help with this problem.
This stigma influences the lack of information that is being searched by patients to ask for treatment options, and they must be comprehensive and also include the family
"The family accompaniment is very important, because the value we give to food has compiled because we are small." There must be an emphasis on understanding that these things can be changed, although the treatment is for life, "he said.
At present, there are treatments like bariatric surgery they are an excellent option for patients who, despite all their efforts, can not lose weight, however, Vázquez was of the opinion that the patient should be informed about the treatment.
"Not all patients meet the criteria, but when they are candidates, the doctor's responsibility is to explain to all patients the potential consequences of weight loss, there may be changes in the addictive behavior, in their image and in life, "he said.
However, he said that the most important thing is to explain to people that there are no magic formulas or procedures to lose weight because of "there is a disease that must be treated for life and that is the basis of success to stay healthy. "EFEUSA