7 Tips for Managing GERD During the Holidays
Most of us crave our favorite comfort foods during the holidays, but they often come with a range of side effects relating to digestive issues. Experiencing heartburn or acid reflux can really take away from the holiday spirit. To help you avoid one of the most common...
Gallbladder Disease: Types, Risks, and Treatments
What is Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder disease is a term used for several types of conditions that affect the body’s bile system. This system includes the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. If you’re wondering where your gallbladder is, it is located...
GERD Awareness: The Condition and Treatment
GERD Awareness Part 1: Understanding GERD Do you have chronic heartburn or acid reflux? You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD for short. It can be easy to confuse each of these conditions, but in this article, we hope to create more GERD awareness. GERD...
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Part 1: What is it? Known as the world’s toughest cancer, pancreas cancer ranks in the top five most dangerous types of cancer including lung, breast, and colon cancer. This cancer develops and grows in the cells of the pancreas and...
Diabetes and Your Feet: Understanding
Here at The Surgical Clinic, we know the link between diabetes and your feet. We hope this article will help you understand how important taking care of your feet is when you have diabetes. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by...
Breast Reduction Surgery: Is It Right for You?
When you hear about breast surgery, you might think first of plastic surgery that helps to improve or enlarge the appearance of the breast. However, some women actually need breast reduction surgery. Breasts that are too large can cause significant problems for some...
Breast Cancer Awareness | Breast Cancer Surgery
Every year, October 1st marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is important because breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer among women. At The Surgical Clinic, our expert surgeons specialize in helping patients with breast cancer....
PAD Awareness: What You Need to Know
Overview – PAD Awareness The first step for increased PAD awareness is understanding the disease. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory disease in which fatty plaque builds up in the arteries causing the reduction of blood flow to your head,...