Obesity/ Weight Loss Management services offered in Encino, CA

What is obesity and weight loss management?

Obesity is a chronic health condition that develops when excess body fat affects overall health. It often raises the risk of conditions like:

• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Sleep apnea
• Joint pain
• Heart disease
• Certain cancers

Weight-loss management provides patients with medical guidance rather than leaving them to manage their weight alone. The Shiraz Medical Group team looks at your health history, current weight, lab results, medications, lifestyle, and risk factors before recommending a plan.

What causes obesity?

Obesity usually has more than one cause. Diet and activity play a role, but hormones, genetics, sleep, stress, medical conditions, age, and medications also affect weight.

Some people gain weight because of thyroid disease, insulin resistance, menopause, chronic pain, depression, or limited mobility. Others struggle because long work hours, poor sleep, family responsibilities, or emotional eating make it harder to maintain healthy routines.

The Shiraz Medical Group team reviews these factors so your weight loss plan fits your body, health needs, and daily life.

What treatments help with obesity and weight loss?

Weight loss management often starts with nutrition, physical activity, sleep support, and behavior changes. The team might recommend healthier meal planning, portion guidance, strength training, walking goals, and strategies to reduce late-night snacking.

When appropriate, the team might also discuss prescription weight loss medications. These medications aren’t right for everyone, so the team reviews your medical history and current prescriptions, then discusses your treatment goals and potential side effects before making recommendations.

At follow-up visits, the team tracks your progress, adjusts your plan, and manages related conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

How do I start weight loss management?

Your first visit usually includes a detailed conversation about your weight history, eating habits, activity level, sleep, stress, medications, and health goals. Shiraz Medical Group might also order lab work to check blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, liver health, and other markers.

You should seek medical help if you’ve tried to lose weight without lasting results, your weight affects your energy or mobility, or you have weight-related health problems. Medical support also matters if you suddenly gain weight or feel unsure about where to start.

Shiraz Medical Group helps you build a plan that feels clear and manageable, allowing you to focus on safer, more realistic progress. Call the office today or schedule your weight loss management appointment online.