When swallowing starts to feel difficult or painful, it could be a sign of achalasia, which is a disorder that affects how the esophagus moves food into the stomach. Symptoms like chest pain, regurgitation, and trouble eating often start out slow and build over time, which is why early diagnosis...
When diverticulitis flares up, the pain feels sudden and overwhelming, often catching people off guard. These episodes happen when small pouches in the colon become inflamed or infected, and they’re usually triggered by diet, stress, or digestive changes. If you know how to manage diverticulitis flare-ups early with the right...
In recent years, minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic and robotic, have revolutionized stomach surgery for both patients and surgeons. Along with shorter recovery times and improved outcomes, these methods also offer patients less pain and a lower risk of infection compared to traditional surgical approaches. In this article, we’ll...