Obesity Treatment Oxon Hill
Are you finding it hard to manage your weight despite following a restrictive diet and exercise plan? Obesity is a chronic medical condition influenced by biology, hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, medications, and environment.
You get lasting results only when obesity is treated as a chronic condition and not as a problem addressed with temporary measures. At Hilltop Endocrinology in Oxon Hill, Dr. Kehinde Folawewo understands the struggles behind this and provides a long-lasting solution. She is a double board-certified endocrinologist who combines advanced testing, evidence-based therapies, and offers ongoing support to help you lose weight safely and protect your long-term health.
What Exactly Is Obesity Treatment?
Obesity care is a structured medical program that targets weight and the conditions linked to it. Your plan might include balanced-diet coaching, activity and sleep strategies, and prescription weight-loss medications when appropriate. The goal here is to improve your blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and liver health.
Common Symptoms of Obesity and Everyday Impact
Obesity not only affects the number on the scale but also influences your energy, mobility, sleep, mood, and even your social life. Here are some common symptoms you may notice:
- Breathlessness and low stamina: Shortness of breath with light activity or stairs. This can make working out harder, along with making it harder to run errands.
- Persistent fatigue and low energy: You will feel tired even after a full night’s sleep. This can cause a drop in productivity, motivation, and mood.
- Joint, back, and foot pain: When you are suffering from obesity, your knees, hips, lower back, and heels can often ache.
- Snoring and possible sleep apnea: You can also face issues like loud snoring, pauses in breathing, morning headaches, and dry mouth.
- Heartburn and reflux: There can be burning sensations after meals, a sour taste, and nighttime discomfort.
- Blood sugar swings: There can be fluctuations in your blood sugar, and you might feel increased thirst and get tired easily.
- Hormonal symptoms: Irregular periods, acne, excess facial or body hair, or fertility challenges in women; low libido or erectile dysfunction in men.
- Confidence and clothing fit: Limited wardrobe choices, avoiding photos or social events. This reduces social engagement and overall quality of life.
How Treatment Works at Hilltop Endocrinology
- Comprehensive evaluation: We begin with a comprehensive obesity evaluation: a detailed medical history, a review of medications that may affect weight, body-composition testing, and lab work. When appropriate, we also screen the individual for PCOS and sleep apnea. This helps identify your specific metabolic drivers so your treatment is targeted and effective.
- Personalized plan: Dr. Folawewo, alongside you, will create a plan that fits your routine and provide a well-balanced diet according to your daily routine and preferences. We monitor results and make changes to your program every 4 to 12 weeks to keep progress moving.
- Long-Term Support: Sustainable habits and regular follow-ups help prevent regain. From day one, we build a maintenance strategy (check-ins, medication adjustments when needed, and risk-factor monitoring) so your results last.
Meet Dr. Kehinde Folawewo, MD
When you are working to manage obesity, you deserve an endocrinologist who understands both the science of metabolism and the day-to-day impact on your life. Dr. Kehinde Folawewo, MD, double board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, brings exceptional expertise to medical weight care.
Trained at Howard University Hospital, she combines advanced evaluation, evidence-based treatments, and compassionate support to help you lose weight safely and protect your long-term health.
Why choose Dr. Folawewo?
- Specialized focus on endocrine-related causes of weight gain
- Treatments addressing both symptoms & long-term health
- Research-backed care to meet your unique needs
Take Control of Obesity
Tired of always being low on energy or not losing weight despite following diets and regularly exercising? Dr. Folawewo’s medical weight-management plans help patients:
- Lose weight safely and sustainably
- Improve blood sugar and A1c
- Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
- Sleep better and reduce snoring
- Ease joint and back pain
- Reduce cravings and emotional eating
- Boost energy, confidence, and mobility
Many patients see measurable changes within 4–12 weeks, with continued improvements over 3–6 months.
Your obesity care starts here. Schedule your consultation with Kehinde Folawewo at Hilltop Endocrinology in Oxon Hill, MD. Call (301) 567-9570 or click here to book your slot!