Hemorrhoid treatments are for those who have symptomatic internal hemorrhoids that are refractory to conservative medical treatments. The common objective of these therapies is to cause sloughing of excess hemorrhoidal tissue; healing and scarring then fixes the residual tissue to the underlying anorectal muscular ring.Read More
INTRODUCTION Hemorrhoids are collections of submucosal, fibrovascular, arteriovenous sinusoids that are part of the normal anorectum. In epidemiologic studies conducted in Korea, England, and Austria, between 14 and 39 percent of the population had hemorrhoids; however, many were without symptoms. Without any symptoms, hemorrhoid treatmentRead More
Overview Intragastric balloon procedure. Intragastric balloon placement is a procedure for weight loss that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel fuller faster. The intragastric balloon procedureRead More
Healthy eating is all about balance. You can still enjoy your favorite foods, but the key is is to eat them only once in a while, balancing them out with healthier foods and more physical activity. Here are some weight loss tips to help you reachRead More
Have you heard of the FODMAP diet? This diet is designed to help people with reoccurring digestive issues figure out which foods are problematic and which foods reduce symptoms. FODMAP is short for: 1. Fermentable 2. Oligosaccharides 3. Disaccharides 4. Monosaccharides 5. & Polyols FollowingRead More
Here are some weight loss tips for beginners and beyond! Make small changes that fit your life. Make one change at a time. Practice the healthy plate pattern. Adopt healthy sleep habits. Weight management is largely about consistency. Simply, don’t give up! When you haveRead More
Along with the many procedures for weight loss, here are some meal planning tips to help you reach your weight management goals: 1. Practice making the healthy plate pattern. 2. Start your plate with fruits and vegetables. 3. Pair your meals with water. 4. TakeRead More
This animation describes Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA), an endoscopic procedure used to obtain detailed images of the digestive tract, including the pancreas and surrounding abdominal organs and tissue samples for analysis. This procedure helps your gastroenterologist diagnose, stage, or rule out the presence ofRead More
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