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Is Hernia Surgery Painful?
Hernias are a progressive condition, and some patients delay surgical treatment because they are worried about the potential pain of […]
What You Can and Can’t Drink After Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder surgery or cholecystectomy is one of the most straightforward, common, and safe general surgery procedures in the United States. […]
How to Avoid an Incisional Hernia After Any Surgery
Incisional hernias are those caused by a perforation of the abdominal wall. While this can occur due to accidents or […]
What Does Barrett’s Esophagus Mean and Why It Matters
Almost every American suffers from intermittent acid reflux; however, when heartburn becomes chronic, this is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease […]
Do Probiotics Work for Gut Health and Weight Loss?
As obesity becomes an ever-greater part of the national discourse, we have learned that several issues can potentially contribute to […]
Does Chronic Pain After Hernia Surgery Truly Exist?
Hernias are exceptionally common in the American adult population. This is especially true in men, who disproportionately suffer from inguinal […]
Groin Pain Name Game – Sports Hernias
A hernia is a protrusion of anatomic structures from one body compartment into another that typically develops in natural transition […]
Is This the Future of Curing Rectal Cancer?
Let’s get right to it. Probably, for the first time in history, a cancer study at a major cancer facility […]
Can Gallstones Cause Gallbladder Cancer?
One of the most significant patient concerns after being diagnosed with gallstones is whether these stones can lead to gallbladder […]
What You Can Do to Prevent Recurrent Hernias
A recurrent hernia occurs when a defect redevelops in the same area after a surgical hernia repair. Groin (inguinal and […]
