Medication Absorption after Bariatric Surgery

How Medication is Absorbed Differently After Bariatric Surgery

If you’ve recently had bariatric surgery, you’ve probably noticed that your body metabolizes, or absorbs, medication differently.  This is because the changes made to your digestive system, which differ by procedure. There are two primary issues involved in how medication is metabolized in the body ─ drug solubility and surface area. Drug solubility and surface…

Dr. Preeti Malladi named to MBSAQIP

Malladi Named to Bariatric Surgery Accreditation & Quality Program

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) have combined their respective accreditation programs into one─the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). One of its newest member facilities is owned and operated by Dr. Preeti Malladi, a board-certified, minimally-invasive bariatric and general surgeon…

Acid Reflux Surgeon in Dallas, TX
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Acid Reflux Medication Dependence & Misuse

A 2001 study by the American Gastroenterological Association found that prescription and over-the-counter medications to treat acid reflux account for over $11 billion in pharmaceutical sales. This staggering number should come as no surprise given the fact that one-third of the American population suffers from acid reflux. These medications are designed to do one thing:…

Obesity and Gum Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Obesity and Gum Disease

Obesity has long been known to contribute to several serious health conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis. However, it may also affect oral health as well. A recent study published in 2016 indicates that individuals who are overweight or obese have a significantly higher risk of developing periodontal disease. In fact, obese participants in…

Gout and Obesity
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Gout and Obesity

Obesity increases the risk of many different diseases and health issues, and gout can be included in that list. For over a century, the medical community has known about the connection between gout and cardiovascular disease, and the relationship between gout and obesity is just as compelling. What is Gout? Gout, which is a form…