by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
GERD If you have heartburn twice a week or more, you may have GERD. Heartburn is the most common symptom, but you may also experience: Hoarseness or sore throat Frequent swallowing Asthma or asthma-like symptoms Pain or discomfort in the chest Sleep disruption (unable...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Colectomy The colon and rectum aid in digestion by removing salt, water and other nutrients from digested food and produce and store stool. Digestive conditions including colon cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gastrectomy The stomach aids in digestion by taking food from the esophagus and storing it while specialized cells secrete chemicals to breakdown food. The stomach’s muscles then propel the food further into the digestive tract. Conditions such as cancer,...
by Mariah Carnahan | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass is the most commonly performed surgical weight loss procedure. Gastric bypass can also be performed for other conditions, including diabetes. This procedure is traditionally performed with a single, large incision over the abdomen,...
