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Everyone gets heartburn now and then after wolfing down lasagna or raiding the fridge at midnight. But when “now and then” turns into “all the time,” it’s time to seek help. Here are seven signs you may be at that point.

You’ve tried every diet and exercise program under the sun, and still can’t lose the extra weight. Now it’s beginning to cause health issues. Is it finally time to consider weight loss surgery? Let’s find out.

Hernias may not be life-threatening, but they can cause some uncomfortable symptoms, and they won’t go away on their own. Treatments are available, but hernias have a habit of coming back. Here’s how to keep them from recurring.

It’s odd to think that any of your body parts are expendable, but there are a couple you can get by without if need be, and your gallbladder is one of them. Here’s how to live life comfortably when your gallbladder is gone.

It’s hard to move, you’re always tired, and your confidence is shot. Obesity can affect every aspect of your life — including your health. If you’re very overweight and you have type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery can help you on both fronts.

Losing weight is a national obsession, and you’re constantly bombarded with new diets and plans on social media. But none of them seem to work for you. Find out how a gastric sleeve may deliver where other efforts have failed.

Whether you have occasional heartburn or frequent, severe acid reflux, chances are you get antacids from the pharmacy. But what can you do if medications don’t help? That’s when it’s time to learn about acid reflux surgery.

Excited to share our new protocol for outpatient robotic sleeve gastrectomy at Reston Hospital Center!

Did you know that in addition to increasing your risk of high blood pressure, Diabetes, and heart disease, obesity increases your risk of cancer?

There are multiple benefits from having bariatric surgery, including looking great, experiencing higher energy levels, and improving your self-confidence. What many are not aware of is how bariatric surgery can drastically improve your heart health...

Regardless of how seemingly minor or serious a particular upcoming surgery may be, it’s normal to be a little anxious...

In case you missed Surgical Consultants of Northern Virginia’s Facebook Live Free Weight Loss Seminar, you can view it here! Why is obesity dangerous to your health and why don’t medical options work? View Dr. Pysher on the dangers of obesity below!

Please join us for a unique opportunity to meet Dr. Amanda Pysher, one of the skilled bariatric surgeons at Reston Hospital, and learn all about surgical weight loss.

In some cases preventing a hernia is out of our control, like a family history of hernias, having had a previous abdominal surgery, or simply muscle weakness from birth, but there are ways to lower your risk for triggering the development of one.

Like most other cancers, colorectal cancer has clinical and surgical stages set by the American Joint Committee On Cancer. These stages outline and determine how serious the cancer is and how best to treat it...

Although they may be a common health issue, hernias can be painful and cause disruption to your daily life. Because of that, people will often quickly seek treatment, often in the form of either laparoscopic or robotic hernia repair...

The old phrase “better safe than sorry” comes to mind when considering how red and processed meats can increase your colorectal cancer risk by 20%...

Though similar, a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair works differently than an open hernia repair. It requires several tiny incisions versus one larger one to repair the hernia...

Most of us know that our weight can have a positive or negative impact in our lives. Being overweight, for example, brings with it a number of health issues including cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, and an increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes..

A hernia is a noticeable bulge which can develop between the stomach and pelvis. It occurs when a weakness in the abdominal muscle wall allow organs to protrude, and a lump appears...

Yes, there are both pros and cons of losing weight. Shedding unwanted pounds certainly increases self esteem and aids in getting to a more healthy physical state, but what are the negatives?...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, abbreviated as GERD, is a common condition that involves stomach acid frequently flowing up into the esophagus...

If you frequently suffer from acid reflux, you already know all about the uncomfortable pains and burning in your chest that come with this common condition...

Spotting a hiatal hernia can be confusing since some of the symptoms mimic other conditions. The only way to know for sure is to note the symptoms and when they occur. For a proper diagnosis, a full physical examination is always the best practice.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that normally starts in early adulthood and affects 20% of the population, yet no one really knows what causes it...

It’s hardly surprising that most people never even mention their gallbladder, or even know it’s there unless it gives them problems. Gallstones would be one of those problems, and they are quite painful...

There are many reasons as to why an individual can develop a hernia. Typically, hernia patients are of an older age, but certain types of hernias are actually more common in infants, such as an umbilical hernia.

It is no secret that opioid abuse and addiction is a growing problem in the U.S. More than two million Americans abuse opioids today according the CDC, and 90 addicted patients die every day. Those numbers are staggering...

A ventral hernia is sometimes referred to as an “incisional” hernia, meaning it forms at the site of a past surgical incision. This is true, but can be misleading since there are many other factors involved in why a ventral hernia occurs...

Most of us think of a hernia as a visible bulge in the abdomen. This is certainly true, but there are other symptoms of a hernia that can present as something entirely different...

A Inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestines pushes through a weakened spot in the abdomen near the right or left inguinal canal. Men and women can both experience hernias, but it is much more common in the male population...

There are many reasons to have surgery. Some operations can relieve or prevent pain. Others can reduce a symptom of a problem or improve some body function. Here are a few things you should know on how to prepare for an upcoming surgery. ..

Almost everyone has experienced pain and discomfort in your chest after eating certain foods, which is known as heartburn. Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Did you know that recommended screenings could prevent 60% of these deaths?...

What is a Hiatal Hernia? A hiatal hernia is when the stomach presses into the chest cavity. Symptoms can vary widely. A hiatal hernia enters the esophagus and passes its way onto the stomach...

It’s common to have questions about diet after every surgery, especially after colorectal cancer surgery. A colectomy, which is commonly used to treat colon cancer, involves removing the part of the colon that’s affected...

Hernia repair surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. In fact, there are approximately one million hernia repair surgeries each year. How can you prevent them? ...

Of the cancers that affect men and women in the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most common. According to the most recent colorectal cancer statistics, over 139,992 Americans were diagnosed with the disease in 2014...

How much weight you continue to lose when weight loss slows down is the true test for how dedicated you are to a new lifestyle...

Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable...

Colorectal cancer is something that is typically thought to be an issue that only people aged 50 or older should worry about...

Staying healthy and getting moving is important at every stage of life, and especially for seniors. While it may seem difficult, it’s something that can be accomplished...

Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the U.S. Approximately 140,000 people are diagnosed with it each year, and 50,000 die from it...

Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million of them will die from the disease...

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Toxins and carcinogens in tobacco smoke are believed to damage DNA and tissues in the body over time which can cause an array of health issues...

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There are certain surgical procedures that may not be as invasive as others or they may have a shorter recovery time where you are up and walking around within hours...

We’ve all experienced stomach pain and heartburn after over-indulging in unhealthy, greasy foods...

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, has improved a lot of the years. There are a variety of techniques that depend on the patient’s case...

Your gallbladder is an organ that stores bile to help you digest fat. Sometimes the gallbladder can become inflamed, infected or blocked. If these ailments occur, Dr. Sachse may suggest minimally invasive gallbladder surgery.

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more than 50,000 Americans dying from the cancer each year. Here are a few important facts to know about colorectal cancer...

Gastric Bypass has helped millions of morbidly obese people lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle...

Everyone experiences abdominal pain from time to time. It can be mild or severe, acute or chronic, and contagious or non-contagious. But, what do you do when it’s more severe than a stomachache or minor cramp?...

Bad stomach pain? Nausea? Abdominal swelling? Though most people brush these symptoms off as a bad stomach ache, they can also be the symptoms of appendicitis, which should be taken seriously.

Surgical procedures have come a long way. Today surgery can be done with much more precision. Through robotic surgery, surgeons are now able to reach the minutest areas and increase their visual field...