Dealing With Holiday Heartburn
November and December are a time of joy, festivities, and the most delicious food. However, for many Americans, it also brings an unwelcome guest - heartburn. Today, we’re here to help you enjoy the holiday season by keeping heartburn at bay.
Coping With Your Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer can, quite simply, be a challenging and overwhelming experience. But, how do you stay calm after a cancer diagnosis? What is the next step after being diagnosed with colon cancer?
November Is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month! How Can You Make a Difference?
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a silent disease that affects thousands of people worldwide each year. Today, in honor of November being Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, we'll cover a few common questions about stomach cancer.
November 2023: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, its different types, causes, and available treatment options. Let’s learn more!
Why Am I Having Trouble Swallowing?
If you or a loved one is suddenly facing colon cancer, it can be overwhelming. Today, we’re going to learn a bit more about this condition through a few facts.
5 Surprising Facts About Colon Cancer
If you or a loved one is suddenly facing colon cancer, it can be overwhelming. Today, we’re going to learn a bit more about this condition through a few facts.
What Is a General Surgeon?
Did you know that there are many different kinds of surgeons? Unless you’ve had many different surgeries, you might not be aware of what all the different specialities do. Today, we’re going to chat a bit about “general surgery,” what it is, and answer a few common questions about it: what is the most common general surgery, what is the difference between general surgeon and doctor, what does a general surgeon do, and more. Let’s get started.
5 Tips for Dealing With IBS
Do you or a loved one struggle with IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). IBS symptoms are abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. The symptoms of IBS can be mild to severe, and they can come and go over time.
Anal Fissure VS. Fistula: A look At The Differences
If you or a loved one is suffering from an anal condition, you’ll know that they can be incredibly uncomfortable and, quite frankly, annoying. In this blog, we’ll answer some common questions we hear at Suncoast Surgical Associates: can a fissure turn into a fistula, how do you know if you have a fistula, and how do you heal an anal fissure? Let’s jump right in.
Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
If you, your doctor, or a loved one suspects (or was diagnosed with) diverticulitis, you might have some questions. What triggers diverticulitis, and what is the best treatment for diverticulosis? Can diverticulitis go away on its own? Let’s take a look.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Closer Look at This Procedure
If you or a loved one is considering weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery), you might be overwhelmed by the options available to you.
In this blog, we’re going to touch on a few questions Dr. Alpendre’s team hears frequently.
Common Questions About Gastric Bypass Surgery:
If you or a loved one has been considering bariatric surgery options, your doctor may have recommended a gastric bypass – or, perhaps you’ve done some research and think that this may be the best option for you, but you’d like to learn more. In this blog we’re going to answer some of your most common questions.
Bariatric Surgery: All You Need to Know
Are you or a loved one considering weight-loss surgery to help with obesity? This is a set of procedures that have helped many Americans not only lose weight but change their relationship with food to create lifelong, healthier habits. In this blog, we’re going to answer a few common questions, like “what is bariatric surgery,” “what does bariatric mean,” and “what is the safest form of weight-loss surgery?”
How Can I Prepare Myself For Surgery?
If you have surgery coming up, you definitely know how tough it can be not to “psych” yourself out and get incredibly stressed and anxious about what’s to come. Here at Suncoast Surgical Associates, we treat patients for a variety of conditions with standard and robotic surgical procedures every day.
Everything You Need to Know About Appendicitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Have you or a loved one ever had to deal with appendicitis? If so, you’ll know that this potentially life-threatening condition is incredibly painful and shouldn’t be ignored. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at some common questions about appendicitis: what are the most common causes of appendicitis, what can be mistaken for appendicitis, and what does appendicitis feel like at the beginning?
Why You Shouldn't Rely on Dr. Google
Here at Suncoast Surgical Associates, we understand the allure of looking up your symptoms on the internet. However, Dr. Google can sometimes get you into more trouble than just talking with your doctor about your concerns. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at a few common questions about “Dr. Google:” should I trust Google as a doctor, why should you not Google medical symptoms, and is Google reliable for a diagnosis?
Hemorrhoid Treatment Options: What’s Best for Me?
If you’ve ever dealt with hemorrhoids, you’ll know that they are the embodiment of the phrase “pain in the rear.” The stinging, itching pain just doesn’t go away, no matter what you try. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at a few common questions about hemorrhoids.
6 Signs It May Be Time for Acid Reflux Surgery
Do you suffer from persistent heartburn (also called acid reflux or GERD)? If so, you’ll know that it’s not just annoying – it’s painful and can keep you from doing things you love. Let’s take a brief look at your treatment options.