Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Diseases Related to Obesity: An Overview

Amy E. Foxx-Orenstein

doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2009.12.006

Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Diseases Related to Obesity: An Overview

Amy E. Foxx-Orenstein

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Abstract

Obesity is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. It is a risk factor for many common gastrointestinal symptoms and digestive disorders, including many cancers. Disruption of mechanisms that regulate appetite and satiety are fundamental to the development of obesity. Knowledge of these issues that are discussed in this article will provide the basis to develop health strategies to prevent obesity-related diseases.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	23-37
Number of pages	15
Journal	Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gtc.2009.12.006
State	Published - Mar 2010

Keywords

Appetite regulation
GI symptoms
Gut hormone
Obesity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gastroenterology

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