Hudson Valley Surgical Group

11/15/2021

Gallbladder keeping you awake? Changing how you sleep could help alleviate discomfort and help you get a good night's sleep.

11/11/2021

Do you need surgery for a hernia? The short answer is maybe. Find out the details on when you do and don't need hernia surgery. ​Then talk to your doctor.

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/need-surgery-hernia

11/10/2021

Stage one has a five year survival rate of 90%. Stage four has a five year survival rate of 14%. Which one will you be?

Get the facts on colon cancer testing and symptoms.

Colon cancer research has been making strides lately. Here’s everything you need to know.

11/08/2021

No more colonoscopies? The new Lunar-2 test is completed with a simple blood draw and can detect 96% of colorectal cancer cases in the early stages of the disease.

Guardant's Lunar-2 liquid biopsy test is designed to catch colorectal cancer in its earliest stages and requires only a standard blood draw, offering a less invasive and time-consuming alternative to the current standards for screening.

11/04/2021

Covid-19 delayed critical cancer screenings for many patients. But for colorectal screening, there is a home-based option. F***l occult blood sampling can be conducted at home for many and the cost may be considerably less.

https://www.healio.com/news/gastroenterology/20211023/homebased-fecal-occult-blood-tests-ease-crc-screening-challenges-related-to-covid19

11/02/2021

Gallbladder problems usually require in-person doctor visits and sometimes surgery to correct. But with Covid-19 restrictions, is there anything that can be done with telehealth for gallbladder patients? The answer is yes, but not for everyone.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/telehealth-for-gallbladder-disease-5205237

10/28/2021

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10/26/2021

Did you know? Surgery for inguinal hernia leads to fewer readmissions as opposed to a nonoperative approach for inguinal hernia. The readmission rate was 0.49% within 90 days of the initial admission. Read more at: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/In-the-News/Article/08-21/Surgery-Leads-to-Fewer-Readmissions-Than-Nonoperative-Approach-for-Inguinal-Hernia/64285

10/25/2021

There are many types of GI emergencies among hernia patients. In the article below, an expert discussed some nonoperative approaches for several different clinical emergencies. Keep on reading for more expert-approved insight.
https://www.ormanagement.net/Clinical-News/Article/09-21/Management-of-GI-Emergencies-In-the-Hernia-Patient/64740

10/21/2021

Most of us have experienced the side effects of acid reflux. But there are five silent symptoms of acid reflux that you should know. Let's start with not sleeping well, which could lead to a hiatal hernia. Find out more at:

Sometimes the symptoms of acid reflux are sneakier than classic heartburn. A doctor explains the surprising signs of silent reflux and ways to treat it.

10/19/2021

You've been diagnosed with a hernia. So, what now?

Now's the time to better understand hernia in general. According to WebMD, a hernia is when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a fascia, a surrounding muscle, or connective tissue.

Continue reading below.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-hernia-basics

10/18/2021

Can a hernia cause back pain? Maybe.

If you suffer from lower back pain without any symptoms, another condition could be to blame. If you have a bulge in your lower abdomen or groin with some pain, it might be a hernia.

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If you think you have a hernia, either due to a bulge or aches in your back that just won’t go away, see a medical professional.