Any instance in which an internal organ is pushing through the muscles holding it in place is called a hernia. Hernias occur in various areas in the body, but the most common are through the abdominal muscle. Often, they can cause a small bulge that can be felt through the skin, and you may experience…
Morbid obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more. Additionally, those with a BMI of 35 or more who have serious health conditions as a result of their weigh are also considered to be morbidly obese.
Diet and exercise will always be the primary method of losing weight and both are extremely important for keeping the weight off. Bariatric surgery can’t act as a substitute for diet and exercise, but it can limit the amount of food that you are able to eat in a single serving. This is the role…
Hernias are never very pleasant and are often painful. A hernia occurs when one of your organs pushes through the muscles holding it in, which most often happens with the intestine through the abdominal wall. While not necessarily life-threatening, a hernia can lead to more serious conditions later on, and it won’t go away on…
Your body mass index—or BMI—is a number that shows roughly how much mass you have per inch of height. It’s calculated by taking your weight in pounds multiplied 703 divided by your height squared in inches. A healthy BMI is generally somewhere between 19 and 25, though for some people it might be a bit…
More and more Americans find themselves suffering from multiple chronic conditions at the same time. When you suffer multiple conditions simultaneously, those conditions are considered to be comorbid. In other words, comorbidities are chronic conditions or diseases that exist at the same time as in a patient.
Chronic heartburn is painful and can lead to long-term health issues if left alone. It can also be tricky to manage, so people may try numerous treatments before something works. If less invasive treatments fail to stop your heartburn from coming back, it may be time to look into surgical solutions.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a painful condition, but many people who suffer from it treat it as an annoyance at most. However, chronic heartburn can have long-term effects on your health, particularly with relation to your esophagus. Some of these issues include the following:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic condition that occurs when stomach acid refluxes up into your esophagus. This causes pain, wear on the esophageal lining, and potential long-term complications, including ulcers and precancerous conditions. GERD generally manifests itself as frequent heartburn, so if you have heartburn twice per week, you may have this…
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What to Expect Post-Op from Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgical procedures are minimally invasive, allowing for very brief recovery time with low chances of complications. While most patients will only experience minimal discomfort and inconvenience, there are still a number of things to be aware of post-op. Pain: Pain will usually be at its worst around…
What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for Bariatric Surgery? Obesity occurs in varying degrees, and in many instances, it won’t warrant bariatric surgery. In more serious cases, however, the amount of weight that needs to be shed will mean an operation will be worthwhile, especially if it’s connected with other health problems, such as diabetes,…
What Is Body Mass Index and How Is It Measured? Body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your weight compared to your height. It does not directly measure body fat, but it does tend to correlate well with measurement methods that do, such as skinfold thickness measurements, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and…
Shine articles Winter 2013 Dr. Malladi’s patient, Gloria Ross, is featured in the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 4.
