What department should I go to the hospital for if I want to lose weight

If you want to lose weight, you can go to the endocrinology or nutrition department. Obesity may be related to metabolic abnormalities, imbalanced dietary structure, and other factors.

1. Endocrinology

Endocrinology mainly targets obesity caused by abnormal hormone secretion, such as weight gain caused by hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, and other diseases. Patients may experience symptoms such as fatigue and dry skin. Doctors will determine the cause through blood tests for thyroid function, cortisol levels, and other indicators. If necessary, medication such as levothyroxine sodium tablets and methimazole tablets will be prescribed to regulate hormone levels. For simple obesity, it may also be recommended to combine lifestyle interventions.

2. Nutrition

Nutrition focuses on weight loss through scientific dietary management, suitable for obese individuals without clear endocrine disorders. Nutritionists will evaluate daily calorie intake and expenditure, and develop personalized dietary plans, such as controlling refined carbohydrates and increasing high-quality protein. Low purine diet may be recommended for patients with hyperuricemia, and carbohydrate proportion should be adjusted for patients with diabetes. Some hospitals may use weight loss drugs such as Orlistat capsules as adjuvant therapy.

3. gastrointestinal Surgery

Gastrointestinal surgery is suitable for patients with severe obesity and other interventions that are ineffective, by limiting food intake or absorption through sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery, etc. The surgery needs to meet the indications of a body mass index exceeding 32.5 and concomitant metabolic diseases, and long-term follow-up of nutritional status is required after the surgery. Complications such as reflux and anemia may occur, and the postoperative dietary management plan must be strictly followed.

4. Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine regulates obesity from the perspective of phlegm dampness, spleen stomach qi deficiency, etc. It often uses lotus leaf, hawthorn and other medicinal materials in combination with tea drinks, or uses acupuncture and moxibustion to stimulate spleen shu, zusanli and other acupoints to regulate metabolism. Some traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations, such as Qingshen Xiaopanwan and Jiangzhi Tongbian Capsules, may be used as auxiliary means and need to be used according to syndrome differentiation. Combining with traditional sports such as Ba Duan Jin yields better results.

5. Rehabilitation Medicine Department

provides exercise prescription guidance and improves basal metabolic rate through aerobic combined resistance training. For obese individuals at high risk of knee joint injury, low impact programs such as water exercise will be designed in conjunction with body fat percentage monitoring and adjustment plans. Some institutions are equipped with vibration training devices, metabolic vehicles, and other equipment to accurately evaluate energy consumption.

In the early stages of weight loss, it is recommended to prioritize choosing endocrinology or nutrition departments to investigate the causes and develop a scientific weight loss plan. It is necessary to maintain moderate intensity exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, such as brisk walking, swimming, etc., to avoid excessive dieting and malnutrition. Keeping a diet diary can help identify bad habits, and it is recommended to lose 0.5-1 kilogram per week. If there are abnormal symptoms such as dizziness and palpitations, timely follow-up visits should be made to adjust the plan.