Bariatric surgery, more commonly known as weight loss surgery, is a collective term for medical procedures designed to address morbid obesity or severe overweightness. These methods achieve significant weight loss by controlling food intake, or reducing the amount of nutrients the body absorbs, or a combination of both. Subsequently, bariatric surgery helps prevent or control … Continue reading What Is Bariatric Surgery? →

A hernia occurs when an organ is displaced and protrudes through a tear or weak spot in the muscular wall of the cavity containing it. Depending on the size or location, the condition may be visible as a bulge or lump. A hernia can be painful, especially when coughing, bending over or lifting heavy objects. … Continue reading What is Hernia →