What are gallstones? The gallbladder is the organ in your upper right abdomen, right below your liver. It’s a small pouch that stores bile, a green-yellow liquid that helps digestion. Issues with your gallbladder typically happen when blocking of the bile duct...
What is Barrett’s Esophagus? While many people diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus have long-standing GERD, many have no reflux symptoms but a condition often called “silent reflux.” It affects approximately one-half of the adult population in...
The term “Diarrhea” is many times misused. Patients jump to the conclusion they have diarrhea because their stool is not formed or when there is an increase in frequency. Actually, diarrhea is a symptom and not a disease. There are abundant diseases that...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if you have a family history of colorectal (colon) cancer, it can make you more likely to get colorectal cancer yourself; if you have family members who have had colon cancer or polyps, you are at a...
Dr. Jeffery Snow, M.D. has been a senior partner at Surgery Specialists of South Broward for 17 years and was named one of America’s top surgeons three years in a row. His compassionate approach to care involves educating patients and walking them through every step...
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