Hernia surgery is a common general surgical procedure that millions of people worldwide have undergone. The techniques involved are customizable according to the type of hernia you have. There are several types of hernia and each one requires a specific method for repairing the damage while preventing future occurrences. Before we get to each type … Read more
Gallbladder removal surgery is a life-saving procedure that is performed on approximately 300,000 individuals annually. Otherwise referred to by the complex term cholecystectomy, this operation usually follows a series of gallstone attacks. But is the procedure safe? Can you live without a gallbladder and still enjoy a healthy standard of living? These are excellent questions, … Read more
Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that can cause pain and discomfort. Since heartburn most commonly occurs at night, the condition can also disturb your sleep. If you have ever laid awake at night with that deep burning in your chest, you know how painful heartburn can be. When heartburn becomes worse, it turns into GERD. … Read more
Do you have unsightly veins on your legs or another part of your body? Some of these veins are called varicose veins while others are referred to as spider veins. Knowing the difference between the two can help you find the proper treatment, leading to an improved quality of life. Your life can improve with … Read more
Most people have heard of a hernia. But there is much confusion as to what a hernia really is. Most people know it’s a medical problem. But few know that it can quickly turn into a serious problem that requires surgery to treat. You may have even told someone humorously, “Don’t have a hernia!” when … Read more
Did your doctor recently diagnose you with chronic cholecystitis? Or maybe you came across the term while searching for symptoms of upper abdominal pain on the internet. Regardless of where you stumbled across the medical term, you have questions. This guide is meant to provide the answers. What follows are the most commonly asked questions … Read more
Robotic surgery sounds like a procedure out of Star Trek or Star Wars. You can almost imagine R2D2 standing over a patient on the operating table, using lasers to cut away tissue and suture wounds. You wouldn’t be far off the mark, except for the part about imaginary robot surgeons. Robotic surgery is a thing. It’s … Read more
You must visit a general surgeon for an official diagnosis if you suffer from a debilitating hernia, a painful gallbladder issue, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). A procedure may then follow to help you find relief. Sadly, few people know about hernia treatment or those intended to provide comfort for gallbladder problems. Even fewer know … Read more
A big question people suffering from obesity want to know is: When is the best time to have gastric sleeve surgery? Are you supposed to wait until you reach a certain number on the BMI scale? Is it necessary to suffer from one or more comorbidities? Or is there an insurance stipulation you should be … Read more
Gallbladder pain starts in the upper right or center of your belly. The discomfort is mild at first, but then it steadily gets worse. The pain may radiate further than your abdomen, causing pain in your back and shoulders. As if the pain weren’t bad enough, you might also find yourself vomiting with serious nausea. … Read more
