Medical Conditions that Can Be Missed Due to Obesity
Obesity doesn’t just cause serious disease; it also impairs the detection of serious medical conditions.
This isn’t about a physician mistakenly assuming that a patient’s symptoms are being caused by her obesity, and hence, “missing” the proper diagnosis. (more…)
Can a Hiatal Hernia Cause LPR?
LPR can be very bothersome and even disruptive. Is there a connection between LPR and a hiatal hernia?
Can a Hiatal Hernia Cause Upper Right Abdominal Pain?
Right upper abdominal pain is scary because that’s where the liver, pancreas and gallbladder are.
But can a hiatal hernia cause pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen? (more…)
Can an Upper Endoscopy Miss a Hiatal Hernia?
A hiatal hernia can cause symptoms alarming enough to make you think you might have something much more serious.
Does Reflux Esophagitis Cause a Sore Throat?
Has your throat been sore or burning lately? Do you also have recurring acid reflux that has possibly led to esophagitis?
How does all of this tie together? (more…)
Can a Groove on One Side of Your Poops Mean Colon Cancer?
Have you noticed that sometimes there’s a groove or long indent on one side of your poops?
Could this mean anything significant such as colon cancer? (more…)
The Smallest a Colon Cancer Tumor Can Be when Found?
Colon cancer is found during a colonoscopy, when a scope enables a physician to view the colon’s interior. Just how small can a colon cancer be when visualized?
Should All Obese People Get Yearly Barrett’s Esophagus Screening?
Since obesity is a risk factor for esophageal cancer, and this disease usually begins as Barrett’s esophagus, should all obese people get an annual screening for this precancerous condition?
Can a Hiatal Hernia Cause Vomiting Blood?
The vomiting of blood, even small amounts, warrants a prompt visit to a doctor and has numerous potential causes.
Can a hiatal hernia ever be one? (more…)
