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Obesity: some psychological and physiological considerations

U Halbreich

    Confinia Psychiatrica. Borderland of Psychiatry. Grenzgebiete Der Psychiatrie. Les Confins De La Psychiatrie
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This case report explores obesity, linking patient history to traditional theories. Surgical intervention revealed that personality traits, previously linked to obesity, could be altered, questioning established causes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Psychiatry
    • Histology

    Background:

    • Examines the multifactorial etiology of obesity, integrating patient history and lifestyle factors.
    • Reviews traditional obesity theories concerning eating habits and their correlation with patient background.
    • Highlights the interplay between psychiatric classifications of obesity (adult/juvenile) and histological findings (hyperplastic/hypertrophic).

    Observation:

    • Presents a case study of an obese patient, detailing life history and eating behaviors.
    • Documents the patient's characteristics aligning with established obesity theories.
    • Reports on the impact of jejunoileostomy surgery on the patient's personality traits.

    Findings:

    • Correlates psychiatric and histological classifications of obesity, suggesting a potential common underlying cause.
    • Demonstrates that traditional theories of obesity may not fully encompass the complexity of the condition.
    • Observes significant changes in personality characteristics post-jejunoileostomy, challenging their primary role in obesity.

    Implications:

    • Suggests that previously considered primary personality traits in obesity may be secondary or modifiable.
    • Underscores the need for a more comprehensive understanding of obesity's etiology beyond traditional models.
    • Indicates that surgical interventions can impact psychological aspects associated with obesity, warranting further investigation.

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