Should I have surgery for my acid reflux?
Lots of people have acid reflux (heartburn), and most can control their symptoms with diet modification (avoid caffeine, acidic fruits, chocolate, and alcohol) or lifestyle modification (do not eat within 5 hours of going to bed, elevate the head of your bed on cinder blocks, lose weight). Others take acid-reducing medication, such as Omeprazole or…
Read MoreBreast Disease
Breast disease is very common, and most general surgeons see several patients with breast problems every week. Getting checked for breast disease is always an anxiety-provoking situation. Some patients see me because they have noticed a change in the breast, such as a mass, skin changes, or new nipple discharge. Others are referred after a change is found on…
Read MoreCholecystectomy
The most common abdominal operation in General Surgery is laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or removal of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) is usually first noticed as bloating and nausea, particularly after eating fatty food. The symptoms are mild and intermittent at first, but over time they become more frequent and prolonged, until everything you eat makes…
Read MoreHernias
Hernias are one of the most common problems encountered in my practice. A hernia is a weak place in the abdominal wall muscles, with fat or intestines protruding through from inside the abdomen. The most common type of hernia is an inguinal hernia. Other types include umbilical hernias (an “outie” belly button) or incisional hernias…
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