The gallbladder is such a strange thing. Its purpose is to store bile and help with digesting food. However, if the gallbladder develops gallstones that inhibit the digestive process, men and women can feel pain, from minor discomfort to an excruciating level. And what makes gallbladder issues even more frustrating is that a person can [...]
One of the most important aspects of any type of surgery, whether it be cosmetic surgery or a medically necessary procedure, is to schedule a consultation and ask as many questions as you need to feel confident and comfortable with your decision (of doctor and procedure). And this means asking questions about both the surgeon [...]
Men and women have their gallbladder removed every day due to inflammation and pain in their gallbladders. While gallbladder removal surgery is common and necessary for helping patients feel better and live a more pain-free life, there are side effects that are important to know about after your gallbladder is gone. While none of these [...]
Many men and women find themselves filled with anxiety and worry after they are told that they need to have surgery to remove their gallbladder. They may worry about feeling pain during the procedure, or they may be concerned with the recovery period. And while this nervousness makes sense, the reality is that gallbladder surgery [...]
When you look at your body in the mirror, does something seem a bit off? Or maybe you just feel different than you did before. It is important that you do not ignore those signs and you go to get checked out at the doctor to find out if there’s something going on in your [...]
While having your gallbladder removed can alleviate a lot of the pain you may have been feeling, it is not a simple one-and-done experience. Just having gallbladder surgery won’t completely fix your dietary issues so that you can go on eating whatever you want. In truth, many of the foods that triggered pain before your [...]
Whether to relieve pain or for aesthetic purposes, many people undergo surgery to repair a hernia. This surgery essentially requires a surgeon to make an incision and then push the protruding intestine back into place. The surgeon then will reinforce the abdominal wall with internal sutures or synthetic mesh to ensure that the hernia does [...]
Many people who suffer gallbladder attacks don’t actually realize what is happening to them. This can cause a great deal of worry and pain, so knowing what to look for with gallbladder issues is important. If you experience pain in the upper right side of your abdomen that works its way to your back [...]
Do you have a feeling that something may not be right inside your body? Maybe something hurts when you bend down to pick something up, or maybe you’re experiencing bulging or swelling that wasn’t there, or wasn’t noticeable, before. If this sounds like you, then you may have a hernia. Hernias can be big or [...]
If you are currently shopping your options for hernia surgeons near me, be sure to look for professionals who are committed to using only the very latest technologies and tools. With the right surgical equipment, it is possible to streamline these procedures for superior results, faster healing times, and less discomfort. As a top-rated robotic [...]