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What is a swallowable gastric balloon?

The swallowable gastric balloon, also known as the ellipse gastric balloon, is a type of gastric balloon designed with the latest technology, which is used in the treatment of obesity and can be inserted into the stomach without the need for anesthesia and surgery.

WHY SWALLOWABLE GASTRIC BALLOON?

Gastric Balloon is swallowed with water.

Ellipse Gastric Balloon does not require endoscopy and anesthesia. It is applied by swallowing with water.

It is naturally excreted from the body.

It does not require removal. The balloon dissolves by itself and is expelled from the body by discharge.


Ellipse swallowable gastric balloon is a suitable procedure for those;
- With a body mass index over 25
- Between the ages of 18-65,
- Who are obesity patients,
- Who had dieted before and failed,
- Who are at risk of surgery or anesthesia,
- Who do not dare to undergo obesity surgeries.


The most important difference between the swallowable gastric balloon and the other gastric balloon method is that it can be applied without the need for endoscopy and anesthesia. The balloon is in pill form attached to a thin catheter (tube). After swallowing the balloon, it is checked with the help of x-rays to ensure it has settled in the stomach. After making sure that it is well placed, the balloon is filled with a special liquid with the help of the catheter, and the catheter is slowly withdrawn. The balloon stays in the stomach for 4-6 months, after which it is expelled from the body. It is possible to lose an average of 10-15% of your starting weight in these four months. Thanks to the smart scale and smartwatch you will have with the procedure, you can easily follow up, share your measurements with your doctor, and get the support you need during the weight loss process. The Swallowable Gastric Balloon is an effective method that is frequently preferred, especially since our patients coming from abroad do not have to come back again and again for both follow-up and removal.

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Internal medicine is a branch of medicine that diagnoses diseases of internal organs and plans non-surgical treatments.

In our Internal Medicine branch, which is the department that carries out the diagnosis and treatment of the structure and function of the internal organ systems of adult patients, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases occurring in these organs, in addition to the early diagnosis of diseases, the patient's awareness about how to prevent diseases, the stages to be experienced in the treatment process of existing diseases and, if necessary, referral to different units are made.

Policlinic examinations, inpatient diagnosis, follow-up and treatments, emergency services, pre- and post-surgical patient evaluations, consultation services with other branches and Check-Up services are offered in the field of Internal Medicine with its expert and experienced physician staff.

In Our Internal Diseases (Internal Medicine) Department

• Upper and lower respiratory tract diseases

• Infectious Diseases

• Hypertension

• Stomach and intestinal system diseases

• Kidney diseases

• Heart and Lung and Liver diseases

• Thyroid diseases

• Diabetes disease

• Rheumatic diseases

• Insulin resistance and obesity treatment

• Hematological diseases

• Rheumatological Diseases and Vasculitides

• Oncological Diseases

• Treatments for Internal Medicine Check-Up Programs are implemented.

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Education:

2023 Nuh Naci Yazgan University faculty of health sciences


Work experience:

Çapa Faculty of Medicine Oncology Institute 2022


Areas of interest:

Nutrition in diseases

Nutrition after gastric sleeve surgery and stomach botox

sports nutrition

Pregnant and Breastfeeding Nutrition

Nutrition in diabetes

Baby-child-adult nutrition

Getting fat

Allergy-food intolerance and nutrition

Losing weight

Adequate balanced and healthy nutrition

Nutrition in eating behavior disorders

weight maintenance

institutional nutrition

sports nutrition

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The application of Botulinum toxin (botox) to the stomach is a relatively new weight loss method based on the endoscopic injection of Botulinum toxin into certain parts of the stomach. Gastric botox, which provides "weight loss" without the need for surgical intervention, is the most preferred among the non-surgical slimming options.


Who is Stomach Botox suitable for?


Stomach botox can actually be applied to anyone who wants to lose weight. This procedure is not an obesity surgery. Our patients who meet the following criteria can choose it.

Our patients, who cannot lose weight properly with diet and sports,

Our patients with a body mass index below 40,

For our patients with stomach ulcers or gastritis, they can have stomach botox after the treatment process is completed.



Who can't be applied stomach botox?


Like every application, there are people who should not be treated with stomach botox. Stomach botox should not be applied to cancer patients, especially pregnant women, those who are undergoing cancer treatment, those who have had recent surgery and those who have gastrointestinal system diseases. Also; It is not recommended to apply stomach botox alone to people whose body mass index is above 35 kg/m2. Because it will not be appropriate to reduce the targeted weight only with stomach botox, combined treatments or bariatric surgery will be more suitable for these patients.


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Non-surgical weight loss operation is one of the new obesity treatment methods applied to a certain region of the stomach with the endoscopic method. With non-surgical weight loss, the contraction of the stomach muscles is restricted, and the digestion and emptying time of the stomach is delayed, thus allowing patients to experience loss of appetite.






What is Stomach Botox?

Stomach botox is a relatively weight loss method and is an application based on the endoscopic injection of Botulinum toxin to certain parts of the stomach. By limiting the contraction of the stomach muscles, the gastric emptying time is delayed, the patient begins to lose appetite and thus the desired weight loss is achieved. The amount of weight lost varies according to the person's age, metabolic rate and supportive exercises. There is no history of the application in the literature, but it is not possible for those with muscle disease and allergy to botox to benefit from this application. Stomach botox has an appetite-reducing and diet-supporting effect, but it is not right to expect a miraculous effect. After gastric botox application, approximately 10-15 kilos can be easily lost by following the diet to be arranged by a professional dietitian and supporting it with sports.








How long does the stomach botox process take, is it necessary to stay in the hospital?


How long does the stomach botox process take, is it necessary to stay in the hospital?

Stomach botox is not an obesity surgery

It is a procedure that is completely endoscopically entered through the mouth.





There is no stomach incision.

During the procedure, patients are put to sleep accompanied by an anesthesiologist.

Hospitalization is not required.

A decrease in appetite and control in appetite control are achieved within about 3 days after stomach botox application.


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Beta HCG hormone is a hormone known as the pregnancy hormone among the people. It is used in pregnancy tests to determine whether the person is pregnant or not. Experts express the test to measure the beta HCG hormone in different ways. You may have heard of Beta HCG blood test, quantitative blood pregnancy test, quantitative HCG test, and quantitative serial Beta HCG test. In this article, we have brought together all the curious about Beta HCG. What should be the Beta HCG value? What does low or high Beta HCG mean? Read on for the answers to all these questions.


What is Beta HCG?

There are 2 types of HCG Hormone, Beta and Alpha. During the pregnancy test, the Beta hormone is examined and is called Beta HCG. Beta HCG hormone is secreted by the placenta with the occurrence of fertilization. A blood test is performed between 10 days and 14 days after fertilization, and a high value can be observed in Beta HCG hormone as a result of the blood test. After a day or two, a urine test is done and more precise data for pregnancy can be obtained. High beta hcg hormone does not only mean a sign of pregnancy. Depending on some diseases encountered in people, its level in the body may increase, this varies from person to person. For this reason, when a high level of Beta HCG hormone is detected, different tests are performed immediately and it is ensured whether pregnancy has occurred or not.


What Should Beta HCG Value Be?


In a healthy non-pregnant woman, Beta HCG hormone varies in the range of 0-10 mlU/ml. In fact, it is usually seen at values ​​around 0 and 0. With pregnancy, these values ​​increase. In other words, we can understand whether pregnancy exists or not from the height of this hormone.


What Does Low and High Beta HCG Mean?


Beta HCG elevation first suggests that the person is pregnant. Because pregnancy increases the Beta HCG hormone. This hormone may give false information in some periods. Especially if the person has a different ailment, for example; In cases such as gastritis, some types of pancreatic cancer, some stomach cancers, ovarian cancer, liver tumor, multiple pregnancy, high levels of this hormone can be detected. For this reason, it is not possible to understand that you are pregnant with this test alone. Afterwards, you must have different tests. In addition to these, it is possible to say that the foods eaten also affect this hormone. Foods high in progesterone such as dill, avocado, spinach, tomatoes and walnuts increase the Beta HCG value.

Beta HCG is usually 0 and close to 0 in normal, ie non-pregnant individuals. In individuals who are pregnant, the low level of this hormone may be due to many reasons. These; ectopic pregnancy, deviation in the calculation of the week of pregnancy, sudden miscarriages.


In this article, we have discussed the Beta HCG hormone in detail. We have made explanations for you by giving place to all the questions that are curious. For more, you can visit our Hüma IVF page.

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The hormone beta HCG is a hormone that is popularly known as a pregnancy hormone dec It is used in pregnancy tests to determine whether a person is pregnant or not. Specialists express the test for measuring the hormone beta HCG in different ways. It is possible to hear it in the form of a beta HCG blood test, a quantitative blood pregnancy test, a quantitative HCG test, and a quantitative serial Beta HCG test. In this article, we have collected all the curiosities about Beta DECG. What should be the beta HCG value? What does it mean if the beta hCG value is low or high? For answers to all these questions, continue reading our article.

 

What is Beta HCG?

 



 

There are 2 types of the Hormone HCG - Beta and Alpha. When conducting a pregnancy test, the Beta hormone is examined and called Beta HCG. The hormone beta HCG is secreted by the placenta with the formation of fertilization. A blood test is performed dec 10 days and 14 days after fertilization, and as a result of the blood test, a high value of the hormone Beta HCG can be observed. After a day or two, a urine test is performed and clearer data for pregnancy can be obtained. The height of the hormone beta hcg means not only a sign of pregnancy. Depending on some diseases that are found in people, their level in the body may also increase, it varies from person to person. For this reason, when an increase in the Beta HCG hormone is detected, different tests are also performed immediately and it is made sure that the pregnancy does not occur.

 

What Should Be the Beta HCG Value?

 



 

In a healthy woman who is not pregnant, the hormone December HCG varies in the range of 0-10 mlU/ml. Even it is usually seen at an approximate value of 0 and 0. With pregnancy, these values increase. That is, we know from the height of this hormone whether pregnancy exists or not.

 

What Does Low And High Beta HCG Mean?

 



 

The height of beta hCG first makes it clear that the person is pregnant. Because pregnancy increases the hormone Beta HCG. This hormone can give false information in some periods. For example, if a person has a different condition, gastritis, some types of pancreatic cancer, some stomach cancers, ovarian cancer, liver tumor, and multiple pregnancy, this hormone can also be elevated in cases such as gastritis. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will understand that you are pregnant only with this test. After that, you must also have different tests. In addition to these, it october possible to say that the nutrients eaten also affect this hormone. Foods high in progesterone, especially dill, avocado, spinach, tomatoes and walnuts, increase the value of Beta HCG.

 

Beta HCG is normal, that is, it is usually close to 0 and 0 in individuals who are not pregnant. In individuals who are pregnant, a low level of this hormone can be due to many reasons. These are ectopic pregnancy, a deviation in the calculation of the week of pregnancy, sudden miscarriages.

 

In this article, we have discussed the Beta HCG hormone in detail. We have made explanations for you by including all the questions that are curious. For more information, you can visit our Human IVF page.

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Best Sleeping Practices for Newborns: How to Ensure Safe Sleep

Newborns spend most of their early days sleeping, making it essential for parents to create a safe and comfortable sleep environment. Following best sleep practices not only helps your baby rest better but also reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related concerns. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensuring safe sleep for your newborn.

1. Follow the "Back to Sleep" Rule

One of the most crucial sleep safety tips is placing your baby on their back to sleep, both for naps and nighttime rest. This reduces the risk of SIDS significantly. Avoid placing your baby on their stomach or side, as these positions can obstruct breathing.

2. Choose a Safe Sleeping Surface

  • Use a firm, flat mattress covered with a fitted sheet in a safety-approved crib or bassinet.

  • Avoid placing soft bedding, pillows, stuffed animals, or crib bumpers in the sleeping area, as these increase the risk of suffocation.

  • Do not let your baby sleep on couches, armchairs, or adult beds unattended.

3. Keep the Crib in Your Room

  • The safest place for a newborn to sleep is in a crib or bassinet in the same room as the parents (but not in the same bed) for at least the first six months.

  • Room-sharing reduces the risk of SIDS and makes nighttime feedings easier.

4. Regulate Room Temperature

  • Keep the room at a comfortable temperature (between 20-22°C or 68-72°F).

  • Overheating increases SIDS risk, so dress your baby in light, breathable layers rather than heavy blankets.

5. Avoid Loose Blankets – Use a Sleep Sack

  • Instead of blankets, use a sleep sack or swaddle to keep your baby warm.

  • If swaddling, ensure the baby’s hips can move freely to prevent hip dysplasia.

6. Follow a Consistent Sleep Routine

  • Establish a simple bedtime routine with activities like bathing, feeding, gentle rocking, or soft lullabies to help your baby recognize sleep time.

  • Newborns thrive on predictability, so keeping a consistent routine helps improve sleep quality.

7. Offer a Pacifier at Bedtime

  • Giving your baby a pacifier during sleep times may help reduce SIDS risk.

  • If breastfeeding, wait 3-4 weeks until breastfeeding is well established before introducing a pacifier.

8. Avoid Smoking and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

  • Secondhand smoke increases the risk of SIDS and other respiratory issues.

  • Keep your baby in a smoke-free environment at all times.

9. Be Mindful of Daytime and Nighttime Sleep Differences

  • Encourage daytime alertness by exposing your baby to natural light and engaging in play.

  • Keep nighttime interactions quiet and calm, with dim lighting, to reinforce that night is for sleep.

10. Know When to Seek Medical Advice

  • If your baby struggles to breathe, has irregular sleep patterns, or seems excessively fussy, consult a pediatrician.

  • Regular check-ups ensure your newborn is developing healthily and sleeping well.

Conclusion

Creating a safe sleep environment for your newborn is essential for their well-being and your peace of mind. By following these best sleeping practices, you can help your baby sleep soundly and safely. If you have concerns about your baby's sleep habits, always consult your pediatrician for guidance.

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