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Acid reflux affects over 60 million Americans every month, with more than 15 million experiencing daily discomfort. Heartburns or acid reflux are acute. However, if your discomfort is constant, the culprit is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). But what if this condition persists and comes in combination with other issues like headaches and even dizziness? What […]

Although quite common, hernias are still misunderstood by the majority, and this blog is here to clear all the misconceptions in the air. A hernia is when your abdominal organs peek through weak spots of your muscles that should keep them in place. Among the different kinds of hernias, the inguinal hernia takes the most […]

That painful burning sensation in your chest is called heartburn, which results from acid reflux and can be quite uncomfortable. However, since it is quite common among people, extensive research has been done on it. If you have questions like, “How long does acid reflux last?” or, “How can I treat my heartburn?” This blog […]

Experiencing back pain after a hearty meal may indicate minor digestive issues, but the relationship between back pain and gastrointestinal reflux disease is more complex than that. Whether or not you have a heavy meal, acid reflux due to GERD will leave you with excruciating back pain. If this happens often, read along to find […]

Obesity has a negative effect on one’s overall health, and it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. If your BMI levels are unhealthy, your physician might suggest weight loss surgery to combat the higher-weight range and improve your health. Among the many options, you must have heard of gastric bypass. Another surgery […]

Gallbladder removal is a time when you expect pain and discomfort to go away, but what you do not expect is to notice weight gain! It is one of the most commonly performed surgeries, and robotic gallbladder surgery has made the process all the more convenient, reducing recovery and healing time due to its non-invasive […]

Did you decide to undergo bariatric surgery? There is a lot of preparation before you embark on the journey to surgical procedures for weight loss. The decision to opt for bariatric surgery is made after years of struggle to lose weight with the help of diets and exercise does not show successful outcomes. Committing to […]

You must be familiar with a hernia, the condition in which an internal part of the body manages to squeeze through an opening in the surrounding tissue or muscle. A bulge-like appearance results from the organ pushing through, and it can cause much pain. While many times hernia is not life-threatening, it can still develop […]

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night because of a burning sensation in your chest. This scenario could be due to acid reflux, a common symptom of GERD. Factors like spicy food, wearing tight clothing, etc., can lead to an episode of acid reflux. Consequently, you’ll experience many symptoms like hiccups, chest pain, […]

When you are struggling to lose weight due to obesity, gastric sleeve surgery can be an effective solution to improve your overall health. By reducing the volume of the stomach, this laparoscopic procedure suppresses the appetite and helps with portion control. Although there is a low risk of complications and disadvantages of sleeve gastrectomy, there […]