Until recently, the intake of fish oil and other omega-3 sources was discouraged by medical professionals because of purported blood-thinning effects and subsequent post-op bleeding risk associated with these fatty acids. Various recent studies show that there’s “no difference in surgical bleeding when patients take fish oil” and that “omega-3 PUFA supplementation after major abdominal surgery… Continue Reading
Your eyes are one of the most treasured parts of your body, and it makes sense that you want to keep them in the best of shape. You use them every day to see the world around you and take in the beauty of it all, as well as its bad points. No one wants… Continue Reading
Under emergency conditions you don’t have much say as to where or when you have surgery. When planning an elective surgery, one that is not urgent, there are several items to consider which can contribute to a safer outcome. Here are 7 practical tips that will help you with planning a surgery. Also see the… Continue Reading
General anesthesia is a combination of medications that are given to patients during surgery to reduce pain, paralyze muscles, block memory, and reduce anxiety. Milder forms are local and regional anesthesia. It is given through a needle in a vein or through a breathing mask by an anesthesiologist. An anesthesiologist is a doctor who has… Continue Reading
Breast cancer surgery is brutal, and it’s a horrible thing to go through. Surgeons gouge through healthy muscles in the chest and shoulder in order to clear out all traces of cancerous tissue. For a couple of weeks afterwards, she’ll have tubes in her chest to drain the fluid which accumulates in the incisions. It’s… Continue Reading
When an elective surgery is in your future it is important to know the ways in which your health insurance company can impact your decisions. You may in fact have limited choices and out-of-pocket expenses. Research your benefits so that there are no surprises. Here is a list of common ways in which your health… Continue Reading
Every surgical procedure carries risks, but there are things that you can do to minimize your risk. Ask questions and educate yourself. The most common risks involved when undergoing surgery include; blood clots. Also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can start at the surgery site or as a result of inactivity after surgery. If you… Continue Reading
Whether you are having a minor non-invasive surgical procedure or a major surgery it is important to discuss a variety of details with your family. From the basics of “Can you drive me home from the hospital?” to your medical and financial wishes, here is a list to guide you in your preparations. 1. Basic… Continue Reading
The pain began around my thirtieth birthday. Just a slight tinge of tightness in my left foot. As most men of that age do, I wrote it off telling myself that I must have dropped something on it and forgotten. I took a few Tylenol and went about my day. The next morning the pain… Continue Reading
The pain began about two years ago. I ignored it for the most part. As a man, when anything hurts you deal with it and keep it to yourself. My left hip was the first to manifest something akin to nerve pain. I recall taking a normal step on flat ground and almost falling over… Continue Reading