Herniated Discs of the Thoracic Spine
As we age we all know someone with a bad back or we’re unlucky enough to have a bad back our self. In fact, eight … Read more
Gallbladder Removal
My Unusual Gallstone Symptoms
Gallstones effect many Americans, and women are more likely to develop gallstones than men. I was amazed to learn that 25% of women before age … Read more
What is My Gallbladder and Why Do I Need Surgery?
The gallbladder is a small sac-like organ located under the liver in the right upper abdomen. Its function is to store and concentrate the bile. … Read more
Top Reasons to Remove the Gallbladder
Gallbladder surgery is not an elective surgery like a face lift. Removing a gallbladder can be life saving when the organ is showing signs of … Read more
Gallstones: How They Form, Where They Hurt, and How They’re Treated
What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is an organ found behind the liver, easily recognizable because of its pearish shape. Consider the gallbladder as a … Read more
There is No Shame in an Enema
A few months ago, I needed to perform my first self-administered enema, and, much to my relief, it wasn’t that difficult to do. At the … Read more
How to Relieve Gallbladder Pain
The gallbladder is a small organ that rests on the liver. A nonessential organ, the gallbladder’s central function is the storage of bile, which is … Read more
What Causes Gallstones?
Gallstones occur in the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores bile made by the liver, until the bile is needed to help the body process fats. NetDoctor … Read more
Causes of Bilirubin in the Urine
To understand what causes bilirubin in the urine, you must understand what bilirubin is. Bilirubin itself, is a pigment that is found in bile, put … Read more
What is a Pancreatic Cyst?
“Your CT looked pretty clean,” the gastroenterologist advised. “No sign of active Crohn’s disease.” He started to leave the room, then turned and added, “Oh, … Read more