In some people, hemorrhoids clear up after a few days. In other cases, they can become a regular occurrence. Hemorrhoids come from small clusters of veins in the anus and lower rectum. They develop when the veins become swollen or irritated. Some people may need aRead More
Hemorrhoid Treatment: Should You Pop a Hemorrhoid?
Some people may consider popping a hemorrhoid to try to relieve pain. However, popping a hemorrhoid can be harmful and lead to more serious problems, and is not a recommended hemorrhoid treatment. It can cause infection and make bowel movements more painful than before. Hemorrhoids areRead More
Hemorrhoid Treatment: What to Know About Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the walls of these vessels stretch, they can become irritated. Although hemorrhoids can sometimes be painful, they often get better on their own. Lifestyle changes, such asRead More
Hemorrhoid Treatment: What to Know About Hemorrhoid Surgery
Hemorrhoid surgery removes swollen blood vessels inside or around the anus and rectum. Doctors refer to these swollen vessels as hemorrhoids. There are different surgical options for hemorrhoid treatment that cause a person discomfort. Surgeries aim to restrict the blood supply or remove the hemorrhoid.Read More
Hemorrhoid Treatment: What to Know About Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid banding, also known as rubber band ligation, is a minimally invasive outpatient hemorrhoid treatment that eliminates hemorrhoids and helps prevent them from coming back. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. They can cause discomfort, anal pain, and itchingRead More
What is an Intragastric Balloon?
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 procedure may be an option ifRead More
Expert Weight Loss Tips from a Licensed Dietitian
As a dietitian, while providing weight loss tips, I always explain to our patients how we all have an incredibly unique relationship with our own bodies. And like all relationships, it should include giving and receiving. However, we tend to neglect our own bodies andRead More
Bariatric Procedures for Weight Loss and the Management of Severe Obesity
INTRODUCTION Procedures for weight loss include a combination of volume-restrictive, intestinal hormone alteration, and nutrient-malabsorptive procedures that affect satiety, absorption, and insulin sensitivity in conjunction with behavior modification to achieve and sustain weight loss. A consultation with a multidisciplinary bariatric team, including a gastroenterologist, providesRead More
Symptomatic Hemorrhoid Treatment
Rubber Band Ligation — Rubber band ligation is the most commonly used technique for the treatment of symptomatic bleeding internal hemorrhoids. This hemorrhoid treatment technique is effective, inexpensive, and easy to perform and only rarely causes serious complications. Patients with grade II or III internalRead More
What is a Gastric Balloon?
A gastric balloon, also called endoscopic intragastric balloon, is a non-surgical weight-loss procedure which involves the insertion of a specialized balloon inside the stomach to occupy space and limit the food carrying capacity of the stomach. This makes you feel full sooner and limits yourRead More
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