When Does a Hernia Require Surgery? Key Factors to Consider
Your muscles form a firm wall to hold the organs in place. When those muscles become weak, a portion of the organs and other contents, like fatty tissues, might protrude through the weak muscle wall, which is called a hernia. Though they can develop anywhere in your body, they are more commonly seen to appear in the abdominal and groin areas. The size and severity of hernias vary greatly. Whether a
Hiatus Hernia and benefits of Surgical Intervention
When the internal body parts or tissue protrude through a weak muscle wall (commonly seen in the abdominal and groin areas), it is referred to as a hernia. It is of different types and is categorised based on the location in which it occurs. Of all the hernia types, the most common one is hiatal hernia. Hiatal hernia is a condition where a portion of your stomach is pushed up through
Energy Balance — What is it and Why is It Important After Bariatric Surgery?
Almost everyone knows that bariatric surgery is a legitimate procedure for weight loss. If you are an obese person and choose to undergo a bariatric procedure, it changes your life completely. But you need to understand that this is the first step in your weight loss journey, and there will be continued changes after surgery. These changes include diet control and a regular physical activity routine, which helps to maintain
How to Beat Weakness After Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery is one common weight-loss procedure that has helped countless obese people. The journey to your healthier self starts with this surgery. Following surgery, you need to make certain lifestyle changes and should have the commitment to follow your surgeon's guidelines, especially diet and physical activity, for long-term success. As gastric sleeve surgery is a major surgical procedure, it may have some postoperative challenges, such as experiencing weakness.
Gallstones after bariatric surgery—how to reduce the risk?
Bariatric procedures have become the most reliable option for weight loss over the past few years for people suffering from morbid obesity and obesity-related conditions like hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Weight loss surgeries are of different types: Sleeve gastrectomy Adjustable gastric band (AGB) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) Biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch (BPD-DS) Gastric balloon These weight loss procedures demonstrated their effectiveness not only in significant weight loss but also