A stomach balloon, also known as an intragastric balloon or gastric balloon, is a non-surgicalweight loss procedure that involves inserting a deflated silicone balloon into the stomach, which is then inflated to reduce the amount of food that can be consumed.
Like any medical procedure, stomach balloonscarry some risks, including nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. In rare cases, theremay be more serious complications such as balloon deflation or migration, which may requireadditional treatment or removal of the balloon.