April 2023

Gastric Bypass Vs Sleeve Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are weight loss surgeries that help you eat less by reducing the size of your stomach. There are several key differences in benefits, risks, and recovery. Bariatric surgery is a procedure that helps you lose weight. It’s an option when you need to lose a lot of weight, especially if improving your diet, becoming more active, and taking diet pills haven’t worked. Two of

Overview Melanoma Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma can also form in your eyes and, rarely, inside your body, such as in your nose or throat. The exact cause of all melanomas isn't clear, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds increases your risk of developing melanoma.

Overview Dumping syndrome is a condition in which food, especially food high in sugar, moves from your stomach into your small bowel too quickly after you eat. Sometimes called rapid gastric emptying, dumping syndrome most often occurs as a result of surgery on your stomach or esophagus. Most people with dumping syndrome develop signs and symptoms, such as abdominal cramps and diarrhea, 10 to 30 minutes after eating. Other people have symptoms

Skin cancer (non-melanoma)is one of the most common cancers in the world. Non-melanoma refers to a group of cancers that slowly develop in the upper layers of the skin. The term non-melanoma distinguishes these more common types of cancer from the less common skin cancer known as melanoma, which can be more serious. In the UK, around 147,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed each year. It affects more men

What is it and who is it for? The application of botulinum toxin to the stomach (gastric botox) is a relatively new method of weight loss based on the endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin into certain areas of the stomach. In this method, the gastric emptying time is delayed by limiting the contraction of the stomach muscles and the patient experiences a loss of appetite. Thus, weight loss is achieved. Who is

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of a complete (apnea) or partial collapse (hypopnea) of the upper airway with an associated decrease in oxygen saturation or arousal from sleep. Bariatric surgery brings a surprise bonus: Easier breathing. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world struggling with extreme obesity are turning to weight loss surgery for help, and now new research shows the procedure may offer an unexpected benefit: better

Digestion problems can mean more than unwanted symptoms. Minor problems that are left untreated can lead to more serious, chronic illnesses. Because there are so many different types of digestion problems, you might mistakenly dismiss them. It’s important to understand common digestion problems — as well as emergency symptoms — so you know when to talk to a doctor. Chronic constipation Chronic constipation indicates a problem with getting rid of waste. This most

What’s Causing Your Abdominal Pain and How to Treat It Abdominal pain can be caused by a wide variety of issues, from gas to more serious conditions like appendicitis or Crohn’s disease. Noting the severity and area of the abdomen affected can help with a diagnosis. Abdominal pain is pain that occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. It can be crampy, achy, dull, intermittent, or sharp. It’s also called a stomachache. Localized

Colon polyps are clumps of cells in the walls of the bowel. Most polyps are not dangerous. They tend to occur more often in people over 50, smokers, obese people, and those with a family history of bowel cancer. A large percentage of adenomas (a type of polyp), if not diagnosed and treated immediately, can develop into cancer within 10 years. Therefore, a preventive colonoscopy is recommended every 5-10 years after