What department should I visit for weight loss at the hospital?
Disease description:
I am personally experiencing obesity, and I feel that continuing like this will be detrimental to my health. I would like to ask, which department should I visit at the hospital for weight loss?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Hospitals offer weight-loss services across multiple departments, and the choice depends on individual weight-loss needs and physical conditions.
1. Department of Nutrition: For individuals aiming to lose weight through dietary adjustments, the nutrition department is an appropriate choice. Nutrition experts will develop scientific and reasonable diet plans based on the patient's degree of obesity, and may also provide suitable exercise recommendations.
2. Obesity Clinic: Some large hospitals have dedicated obesity clinics where patients can seek treatment directly.
3. Endocrinology Department: If obesity is associated with endocrine disorders, such as abnormal thyroid hormone secretion, it is recommended to visit the endocrinology department to achieve weight loss by addressing the underlying endocrine issues.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Department: For individuals wishing to use traditional Chinese therapeutic methods as an adjunct to weight loss, the TCM department is a suitable option. TCM physicians may utilize treatments such as acupuncture and cupping to improve the constitution of individuals with obesity and support weight-loss efforts.
