Your colon plays a critical role in removing water and nutrients from digested food before it passes out of your body. If there’s an issue with your colon, your body may not be able to get essential nutrients or successfully pass digested waste out of your system. When that happens, a colon resection or colectomy […]
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Peptic ulcer disease is a painful condition categorized by the formation of sores in the lining of the stomach or intestines. The lining or your stomach is an amazingly resilient membrane in that it needs to be strong enough to avoid degeneration from stomach acids that play a crucial role in the digestive process. Unfortunately, […]
5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before Endocrine Surgery
No matter what operation you’re about to undergo, odds are you are going to have a few questions for your surgeon and the medical team. Endocrine system surgery is no different, and you’ll likely have even more questions as removal of an organ or gland can take a big toll on your body. Whether you’re […]
Meckel’s Diverticulitis – Causes & Surgical Treatments
Meckel’s Diverticulitis is an intestinal condition that involves inflammation of a Meckel’s diverticulum. Most patients with a Meckel’s diverticulum require no treatment at all, while others can experience severe symptoms and require fast treatment. In this article, we are going to discuss Meckel’s Diverticulitis – how to identify the condition and how it can be […]
Pancreatitis – Symptoms, Causes, & Surgery
The pancreas is responsible for regulating the digestion of food and how our bodies translate food into energy. When it becomes inflamed, the consequences can be gravely serious. Thankfully there are ways to identify and treat the condition before it becomes life threatening. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms and risk factors of […]
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