Bloating, nausea, and heartburn are often brushed off as signs of acid reflux. While that is sometimes the case, these symptoms can also be caused by other digestive disorders like gastroparesis, which is a condition that slows stomach emptying and often mimics reflux. Because the overlap is so common, many...
Surgery is one of the most common forms of treatment for stomach cancer. It is often combined with other treatment options to prevent it from spreading and give patients a better chance at remission and survival. In advanced cases, surgery may be recommended for palliative purposes. Patients considering gastrectomy surgery...