Although the flu disease is mild in many people, it can progress to the lower respiratory tract and cause bronchitis and pneumonia. In recent years, we have observed that the flu disease causes lower respiratory tract infections more often, makes coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and joint pains more severe. In this way, as a result of the severe passing of the flu disease, the patients' defense system weakens, resulting in difficult-to-treat bacterial infections. the fact that there were a large number of deaths during the swine flu epidemic in 2009 shows the importance of this issue.

First of all, we find it useful to remind you that it is important to get the flu vaccine as a prevention measure against the flu  disease, which can cause bronchitis and pneumonia and even be fatal. Especially people over the age of 65, those with diabetes, asthma, chronic lung disease, cardiovascular system diseases, those with a weak immune system other than chronic disease (cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, etc.), People who live in crowded places such as nursing homes, frequent travelers, and people who want to be protected from the medical negativity of the flu should definitely get the flu vaccine. October November months should be preferred as the time of flu vaccination. People who are not vaccinated can be vaccinated until the end of March. The protection of the vaccine lasts about 6-8 months.

Other measures needed to protect against the disease should be kept away from crowded and closed environments as much as possible during the flu season, try not to contact sick people, hug and shake hands, hands should be washed frequently and personal hygiene rulers  should be observed.

Antibiotics should not be used without the necessary blood tests unless the doctor deems it necessary. Since it is known that effective drugs for viruses (antivirals) are more effective when started within 48 hours after the onset of the disease, patients with excessive complaints should contact the relevant medical institutions without wasting time.

People with the flu should take plenty of fluids (1.5-2 lt), rest for enough time, pay attention to their nutrition, and take care of their sleep patterns.

Specialist . Dr. Ali Reza Orhan

Internal Medicine (Internal Diseases)

Gastric Balloon is one of the operations often used in the treatment of obesity. Obesity is a condition that causes serious health problems that have been increasing especially in recent years. However, alternative treatment of obesity is being done in different ways today. However, it isnot an operation in the full sense.

With the endoscopy method, a balloon is placed in the stomach and inflated there. Therefore, the fact that it creates a constant feeling of satiety in the stomach causes weakness in the patient. However, it is recommended to be worn after losing a certain amount of weight in patients who are very overweight. It stays in the stomach for an average of 6 months and is removed at the end of 6 months.

What is a Gastric Balloon?

It is one of the frequently preferred risk-free obesity treatments today. Another name is gastric balloon. It is not a surgical procedure, but it is performed endoscopically by giving light anesthesia to the patient.

This method is applied by placing a balloon in the stomach and then inflating it. The logic here is that the feeling of fullness occurs in a shorter time due to the earlier filling of the stomach. However, it is a temporary method.

Those Who Have Had a Gastric Balloon

Gastric balloon is not a surgical operation and is one of the most preferred obesity treatments in recent years. Decanter is an application that can allow the patient to change his eating habits and lose weight between 10 and 25 pounds between 6 months and 1 year while experiencing a feeling of satiety in this process. There are 4 types of gastric balloons that are often used today:

Elipse can be swallowed
6 months
12 months
Adjustable

In order for it to be fitted for the stomach, first of all, the patient must be over the age of 18 and not older than 70 years. At the same time, it is attached to those with a body mass index above 27.

In addition, it is recommended to patients who want to lose weight but do not want to have a stomach operation as an alternative method that can make them lose weight in a short time.

Overweight patients who want to have a gastric balloon inserted are the most correct to make their own decisions about this issue first. It is extremely important that you trust yourself before having the balloon inserted.  This is a treatment process.

First of all, it is extremely important that you trust the doctor who will make this application and that we choose the right doctor. After having the balloon inserted, you will start to lose weight seriously when you implement the doctor's recommendations, you will observe both a physically positive change and when you realize that your health is comimg  back, you will understand how right a decision you have made.