Crohn’s disease is a condition categorized by chronic inflammation in the intestinal tract. The inflammation typically occurs at the end of the small intestine or in the first part of the colon. It can occur in other areas, but this blog is going to focus on how Crohn’s disease affects your colon. Crohn’s Disease Causes […]
Diagnosing & Treating Insulinoma of the Pancreas
An insulinoma is a tumor of the pancreas that results in excessive insulin production. Although the vast majority of these tumors (more than 90%) are non-cancerous, the overproduction of insulin can lead to low blood sugar and a host of related problems in the body. Below, we take a closer look at why this condition […]
What Are Substernal Goiters & How Are They Treated?
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck around your trachea. If your thyroid gland becomes enlarged, a goiter can form in the area. Typically they form outward in the neck region, but in some cases they grow downward towards the chest. These growths are called substernal goiters, […]
Hernia Repair in Elderly Patients
All surgeries are taxing on the body, so when it comes to performing an operation on elderly individuals, doctors need to weigh a number of factors to determine if a surgical operation is the best option. This is especially true for hernias, as the majority of hernias are non-life threatening, and surgery carries its own […]
What is Barrett’s Esophagus & How is it Treated?
Last week we broke down the differences between heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. In that piece, we explained how Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is the most serious of the three, and that it can lead to a number of severe complications. Today, we’re going to talk about one of those complications and explain how an esophageal […]
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