“I think I’ve got a hernia.” Patients often come into doctors’ offices having already diagnosed themselves as having a hernia. They have a lump, pain, and it gets worse when straining and lifting heavy objects. It’s possible they are correct, but it could be several other conditions. Physicians want to know exactly what’s wrong before they begin any treatment, so how are hernias diagnosed?
Read More »How Are Hernias Diagnosed?Hernias occur when tissues or an organ push through a weak spot in the connecting tissue or muscle wall. Since hernias do not get better by themselves, sometimes your doctor will recommend surgery to treat your hernia. Here is what to expect before and after hernia surgery.
Read More »What To Expect Before And After Hernia SurgeryIf you experience heartburn more than you would like, this article is for you. You may think that chewing a few pink pills or drinking the pink liquid is all you need to do. Well, think again. This type of frequent heartburn can be dangerous. How does heartburn/GERD affect the rest of the body?
Read More »How Does Heartburn/GERD Affect The Rest Of The Body?When is it time to consider bariatric surgery? If you are reading this article right now you may already know the answer. If you have been thinking about taking action, your first step is to understand why it’s so important for your health, and then talk to Dignity Health Medical Group to find out if you are a good candidate for this procedure.
Knowing the difference between symptoms of IBS and colon cancer might save someone from a lot of anxiety, and more importantly, give them a longer life to enjoy. If you are having some unusual changes to your bowel habits, review these differences and then follow up by making an appointment with Agave Surgical Specialists.
Read More »Knowing the Difference Between Symptoms of IBS and Colon Cancer
Could my pelvic pain be due to a hernia? It’s not usually the first thing that comes to mind. When most of us think of anything related to the pelvis and having pain, we assume it must be associated with a female disorder of some kind. Not only is that not always true, but pelvic pain can also affect men. Here’s what you should know about pelvic pain and hernias.
No matter what type of surgery a person has, their body must be as healthy as possible to achieve a successful outcome. The same is always true for the mental preparation of any surgery, but with bariatric surgery it may be more important than the physical. Let’s look at how to mentally prepare for bariatric surgery and why it’s so important.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, it is essential that we understand how the risk factors of obesity and metabolic syndrome can put people… Read More »Obesity and COVID-19
After a mastectomy there are several forms of recovery that take place. Those forms include physical recovery, emotional recovery, and psychological recovery, which all three take time and their toll. Combined together, we suggest these 5 tips after a mastectomy.
If you are one of the millions who suffer from gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), you have most likely have tried many of the recommended meds and dietary restrictions to reduce those nasty symptoms. If making those changes hasn’t really helped much, it might be time to look at the connection between posture and GERD.
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