If you’ve ever felt a sharp pain in your upper right abdomen that lasts for minutes or even hours, there’s a good chance that you know the pain of a gallbladder attack. Similar to a heart attack, a gallbladder attack occurs when a blockage prevents fluid from navigating normally throughout your body. But what actually […]
What Happens If My Hernia Comes Back?
Everyone hopes that their first surgery to correct an issue is also their last, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Although modern medicine has continued to improve, for a small percentage of patients who undergo hernia repair surgery, the hernia returns weeks, months or years down the road. But why does a hernia […]
What To Expect During Hernia Surgery Recovery
Surgery is the most common treatment option after a hernia has developed somewhere in your body, but the operation itself doesn’t just return you back to full health. You’ll also need to go through a rehabilitation protocol to ensure you make a complete recovery following your operation. In today’s blog, we share some tips on […]
How To Tell If You Have A Hernia
As we’ve talked about previously, a hernia isn’t something you should ignore, because the tissue could eventually end up being deprived of oxygen. With that said, many people aren’t all that familiar with the symptoms or how to perform a self-assessment if you believe you may be dealing with a hernia. We’ve already talked about […]
Will A Hernia Go Away On Its Own?
A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through an outer muscle or connective layer. They can range in severity from asymptomatic to life-threatening, so it’s important to know what you’re dealing with if you suspect you’re dealing with a hernia. It’s a very common condition, as US surgeons perform more than one million hernia repair procedures […]
How To Identify & Treat Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is an inflammatory condition that can cause a host of abdominal and digestive problems. It involves inflammation of the intestinal tract, and it’s typically caused by the presence of a virus or bacteria. Sometimes the condition can be managed on your own from the comfort of your home, while other times you’ll want to […]
5 Common Myths About Esophageal Cancer
If you’re like a lot of people, you may not have a thorough understanding of esophageal cancer and how the condition is treated, and that’s fine! However, during Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, our goal is to help inform and enlighten people about esophageal cancer and how we can help you treat the condition. In today’s […]
The Early Warning Signs Of Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, but treatment can be much more successful if the condition is caught in its infancy. However, like you might imagine, catching cancer in an early stage when symptoms are less severe isn’t easy, which is why it’s so important to be mindful of the early […]
5 Tips For Eating During Or After Esophageal Cancer Treatment
As we mentioned last week, April is esophageal cancer awareness month, so we’re going to focus on the condition and its treatment on our blog for the rest of the month. Anyone who is going through esophageal cancer treatment or provides care for someone with esophageal cancer knows that eating and ensuring you get healthy […]