Obesity has become a problem in the United States. People are not taking enough time to diet and exercise or get the proper nutrition. Obesity may lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cancer, sleep apnea, abdominal hernias, varicose veins, gout, gall bladder disease, respiratory problems and liver malfunction. Weight loss surgery has become a popular way for obese people to combat these problems. Here you will learn more about gastric bypass and bariatric surgery, including the benefits and risks associated with it. You will also find local references for weight loss surgeons around Chicago that can give you more information. Read more...

General surgeons are doctors who evaluate the need for surgery and are qualified to operate on the following areas: abdomen, alimentary tract, soft tissue, endocrine system, head, and neck. Additionally, these individuals may perform burn trauma, oncology, and vascular surgeries but do not take part in complicated operations, which consist of operating on heart and brain. A surgical diagnosis requires pre-operative, operative and post-operative care for surgical patients. General surgeons often choose a specialty. They need to go through surgical residency programs that generally last five years and must also take licensing examinations and earn board certification in their areas of specialization. Listed below you will find qualified general surgeons around Chicago that can give you more information and answer all your questions. Read more...

Rehabilitation after surgery is important since discomfort starts after the anesthesia wears off. Some experience pain and nausea and others have minimal soreness. Patients may be asked to rate their pain on a 1–10 scale to determine their level of discomfort. Slight pain is 1–2; annoying pain, 3–4; significant pain, 5–6; severe pain, 7–8; and excruciating pain, 9–10. Here you will learn more about surgery recovery procedures and postoperative instructions for pain after surgeries. Please scroll down for information and access to all the related products and services in Chicago, IL listed below. Read more...

There are many plastic surgery procedures available for people who desire to enhance their aesthetic appearance. Here you will learn what medicines you need to avoid right before you have cosmetic surgery. Listed below you will also find references for local plastic surgeons around Chicago that can answer all your questions and perform tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, facelift, rhinoplasty and more. Read more...

People over the age of 50 should have yearly colorectal cancer screening tests. Symptoms for colon cancer are easy to confuse. They may include constipation, diarrhea, blood in stool, loss of appetite, anemia and fatigue. The most common tests for screening are colonoscopy and barium enema. Here you will learn what to do to for preoperative care if your doctor has told you that you will need a colon resection. A colon resection is the surgical procedure to remove a part or the entire colon (large intestine). You must follow these procedures because not doing so will put you at risk of serious intestinal infection during colon surgery. Listed below you will find experienced gastroenterologists that can give you more information. Read more...

A hernia may occur when there is a medical problem or too much activity that increases pressure on the abdominal wall tissue and muscles, such as chronic constipation or straining to have bowel movements, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, enlarged prostate or straining to urinate, extra weight, constant heavy lifting and undescended testicles. This weakening of the abdominal wall causes the lining of the abdomen to bulge out into a small sac and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery. Surgery will usually be used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and will close any holes. There are two options for hernia surgery: open or laparoscopic. Listed below you will find experienced gastroenterologists around Chicago that can give you more information on hernia repair. Read more...

Obesity has become a problem in the United States. People are not taking enough time to diet and exercise or get the proper nutrition. Obesity may lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cancer, sleep apnea, abdominal hernias, varicose veins, gout, gall bladder disease, respiratory problems and liver malfunction. Weight loss surgery has become a popular way for obese people to combat these problems. Here you will learn more about gastric bypass and bariatric surgery, including the benefits and risks associated with it. You will also find local references for weight loss surgeons around Chicago that can give you more information. Read more...

Recovery is a gradual process. The nasogastric tube is attached to intermittant suction to keep the stomach empty. If the entire stomach has been removed, the tube goes directly to the small intestine and remains in place until bowel function returns. Read more...