For most patients, learning they have a hiatal hernia brings a sense of relief. The symptoms, which include heartburn and difficulty swallowing, are often misdiagnosed as GERD or other ailments a few times before doctors truly figure out what’s wrong. Once the relief of having a diagnosis wears off, though, you have to start making plans for treatment, which in most cases, means surgery. Here is what you can expect from hiatal hernia surgery and the recovery period that follows.…
Watching the development of a child can be an amazing thing. Your infant gradually grows and begins to crawl, stand up, and is finally able to walk across the room to your outstretched arms. Each of these stages brings joy to your life and it feels good to see your toddler proceed at a normal pace. However, although your child seems to be traveling through the various motor skills phases right on cue, you might be noticing signs of difficulty in other places.…
There are thousands — maybe even hundreds of thousands — of weight loss programs available today. Some are designed for specific groups of people, such as older adults or people with diabetes. But one thing you need to keep in mind when selecting a weight loss program is your overall lifestyle. If you’re someone who is incredibly busy — always running from here to there and juggling multiple tasks — here are some qualities you should look for in a weight loss program.…
