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Extensor tendonitare found in the hands and feet. They are bands of tissue that connect the bones in your fingers to the muscles in the back of your hand. The extensor tendons help you to straighten your fingers, thumbs, and wrists. Extensor tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain of the tendons along the top of the foot,Continue reading “Overview of Extensor tendonitis treatment in Dallas, Plano & Texas”

Toenail fungus, Dallas is an infection that gets in through cracks in your nail or cuts in your skin. It can make your toenail change color or get thicker. It can also hurt. Because toes are often warm and damp, fungus grows well there. Fungal infections are caused by fungi that commonly exist in the environment.Continue reading “Prevention & Treatment of Toenail fungus, Dallas, Plano & Texas”

Bariatric surgery is nothing but the common term collectively used for many types of weight-loss surgeries. These surgeries make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Gastric bypass is the most common type of bariatric surgery and most surgeons prefer this surgery as it usually has fewer complications than other weight-loss surgeriesContinue reading “Types, Facts, Advantages & Disadvantages of bariatric surgery, Dallas & Texas”

In gastric sleeve surgery, a surgeon removes part of the stomach and makes a narrow tube or “sleeve” out of the rest. The new, banana-shaped stomach is much smaller than the original stomach. After the operation, a person will eat less, feel full sooner, and be less hungry. This involves making five or six smallContinue reading “Overview of Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Dallas, Plano & Texas”

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, also known as the accordian procedure, is a weight loss procedure that uses an endoscopic suturing device to reduce the size of your stomach. The procedure recreates what would occur at a surgical sleeve gastrectomy though without the need for surgery. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a new nonsurgical bariatric procedure that requires noContinue reading “Side effects & Benefits of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Dallas, Plano & Texas”

The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads. In general, overweight and obesity indicate a weight greater than what is healthy. Body mass index best defines obesity. A person’s height and weight determines his or her body mass index.  Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.Continue reading “Risk, Complification & Treatment of Intragastric balloon, Dallas”

A colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum. Colonoscopy is the most accurate test for cancer of the colon and rectum, proven to detect the disease early and save lives. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at theContinue reading “Overview, Risk & Needs of Colonoscopy, Dallas”

Ablation therapy is a type of minimally invasive procedure doctors use to destroy abnormal tissue that can be present in many conditions. The abnormal tissue can be impaired or destroyed with various techniques, including heat, extreme cold, lasers or chemicals. The methods that the doctors use can vary quite a bit, even though the basic goal ofContinue reading “Overview, Types, Side effect of Ablation Therapy”

Intragastric balloon therapy is a minimally invasive, temporary method of inducing weight loss. It relies upon a soft, saline-filled balloon placed in the stomach to promote the feeling of satiety and restriction. The weight loss mechanism of intragastric balloon therapy is restrictive. Any balloon with a volume of 400 mL or greater can induce satiety TheContinue reading “Types of Intragastric Ballon Therapy, Dallas, TX”

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a procedure during which a small flexible endoscope is introduced through the mouth and advanced through the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. EGD is used for both diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures. You should feel no pain and not remember the procedure. A local anesthetic may be sprayed into your mouth to prevent youContinue reading “Complication & Preparation of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Dallas”