When caught in an early state, thyroid cancer is very treatable, and estimates suggest that it has a survival rate hovering around 97 percent. Even though the condition is very treatable, you may have heard the recent pitches by celebrities and other health officials to get screened for thyroid cancer. The phrase “check your neck” […]
Gallstones and Surgery Effectiveness
Your gallbladder helps to facilitate the release of bile into the small intestine, which aids in digestion. Bile is released through small bile ducts, but sometimes these ducts get blocked by small hardened digestive fluid deposits known as gallstones. Gallstones can be treated in a couple of different ways, but surgery is often the simplest […]
Recognizing The Signs of Hernias in Infants & Children
When you think of a hernia, you probably picture the injury occurring in an adult, because hernias typically develop in an older population. However, a hernia can occur in infancy or during childhood, and these can sometimes be more serious because kids can’t always easily explain what they are experiencing. Today, we share some tips […]
5 Early & Often Overlooked Warning Signs of Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is best treated when the cancer is in its earliest stage, but oftentimes patients aren’t aware they are dealing with the condition until it has progressed. Symptoms are always easy to spot until the cancer becomes more serious and the symptoms become more evident, but the warning signs are usually there if you […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Adrenal Gland Surgery
Your adrenal glands produce a number of essential hormones that regulate a variety of different functions in your body. If your adrenal glands start producing too many or too few hormones, or a tumor develops in the area, problems can occur. We’ve already talked about five different adrenal gland removal operations on the blog, but […]
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