Trying to lose weight may be one of the hardest day-to-day challenges you’re facing right now. It’s a constant struggle, and choosing what foods to eat, what not to eat and sticking to a diet plan can be easily derailed by hunger or temptation. For those with weight issues affecting their health, a surgical remedy may be appropriate. Surgery candidates are typically obese...
It is sometimes hard to know when to go visit your regular primary doctor and when you really would benefit more from a visit to a specialist. Gastroenterologists have uniquely specialized training in digestive tract conditions. Studies have reflected that higher quality more comprehensive care is administered when a Gastroenterologist is involved with treatments of GI...
Bariatric surgery is a term for a medical procedure to help an individual lose weight. If weight loss cannot be obtained through exercise and diet alone, surgical means might be the only option. But, for the severely obese, it can be the best option. If their weight is affecting daily life and puts them at risk for other harmful health conditions, their physician may...
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