GERD, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition that’s more commonly referred to as heartburn. The term heartburn oftentimes describes discomfort we feel in our chests typically after eating a meal, but that sensation you feel may actually be GERD. The condition, as the long name implies, is caused by stomach acid refluxing, […]
7 Life Choices That Impact Your Metabolism
As an endocrine system surgeon, I routinely deal with organs that regulate the way our bodies digest food. Consequently, I’m often answering questions about diets. People often ask what foods they should eat or what they should avoid both before and after surgery, or how they can speed up their metabolism. Today, we explain how […]
Diabetes and Gallbladder Surgery
Medical research suggests that individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop gallstones than the average person, but we don’t exactly know why. There are plenty of theories out there as to why the two conditions are linked. For starters, some experts believe that obesity is linked to gallstone disease, and obesity generally plays a […]
5 Tips to Prevent Complications During General Surgery
Whether you’re undergoing a routine appendectomy or intricate tumor removal surgery, there is always a chance for complications and risks. Thankfully medical science continues to find new ways to make even the most extensive operations safer for the patient. Today, we take a look at some of the ways surgeons works to reduce risks in […]
What is an Adrenalectomy?
Above each of your kidneys sits an adrenal gland that helps regulate a variety bodily functions, including your blood pressure, and metabolism rates. When a problem arises with one of these glands, it can throw your whole body out of whack and lead to some dangerous complications. If a problem occurs with one or both […]
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