by Jean Widner | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized, Hernia Repair, General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Health
Hernia repair is a common surgical procedure that’s performed worldwide to manage the symptoms hernias induce. Traditional methods usually involve the use of a synthetic mesh to reinforce the weakened area at the hernia site. However, an increasing number of...
by Jean Widner | Aug 16, 2024 | General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
Acid reflux is well-known for causing both heartburn and discomfort, however, it can also lead to a persistent cough. Understanding the connection between acid reflux and coughing is a must when it comes to managing your symptoms as effectively as possible....
by Jean Widner | Aug 6, 2024 | Hernia Repair, General Surgery, General Health
Hiatal hernia surgery is a medical procedure that’s performed in order to correct a hernia in the diaphragm. After surgery, it’s important for patients to adhere to a proper diet to ensure effective healing and to prevent complications from arising. Here’s...
by Jean Widner | Jul 24, 2024 | General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
Acid reflux is a common digestive disorder where the highly acidic contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus. Depending on the severity of the episode, acid reflux can cause discomfort, intense pain in the throat and chest, and a burning sensation known as...
by Jean Widner | Jul 22, 2024 | General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
Acid reflux, which is also known as gastroesophageal reflux, occurs when digestive acid flows from the stomach back into the esophagus. This condition can lead to uncomfortable or even painful symptoms, the most common being heartburn. Because it’s often so...
by Jean Widner | Jul 17, 2024 | Hernia Repair, General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
Hiatal hernias, a condition in which part of the stomach organ pushes up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity, causes both discomfort and digestive issues. Many people who have been diagnosed with this condition often wonder about the origins of it, and...
by Jean Widner | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Liver cysts are surprisingly common – 16-59 million Americans have liver cysts in their lifetime. Most of those individuals won’t experience any meaningful interruptions to their lives. However, liver cysts can cause a variety of painful symptoms that should be...
by Jean Widner | Jun 13, 2024 | General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
Acid reflux is a common health condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. It leads to affected individuals experiencing discomfort and a burning sensation known as heartburn. Though there are various treatments recommended for managing this condition,...
by Jean Widner | Jun 4, 2024 | Hernia Repair, General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
Hiatal hernias are a fairly common health condition that can greatly affect an individual’s quality of life. They occur when part of the stomach organ pushes through the diaphragm and into a person’s chest cavity. This anomaly tends to lead to various...
by Jean Widner | May 24, 2024 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery
Today’s hernia patients have more treatment options than ever before, and many choose to undergo da Vinci robotic hernia repair. This type of hernia surgery offers great results and faster healing due to the minimally invasive nature of da Vinci hernia surgery– but it...
