Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
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Thoughts from Rockwall Surgical Specialists. The surgeons and staff at Rockwall Surgical Specialists have been privileged to provide surgical care to the residents of Rowlett, Rockwall, Greenville, Terrell, and Forney, Texas, for more than two decades.
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
11M ago
Your gallbladder is probably one of those organs you don’t really consider all that much, until it begins to make itself known due to a problem. When you have gallbladder disease, the symptoms are difficult to miss, and we review them here ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
Americans are no strangers to acid reflux, a condition that affects about 20% of the population. If medications and lifestyle changes are falling short of remedying your acid reflux, surgery may hold the key to relief ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
When you have goiter, an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland, there are many different treatment possibilities — from hormone supplementation to surgery that removes all or part of the gland. Get answers to your goiter surgery questions here ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
The ability to screen for a serious illness, such as colon cancer, is one preventive measure you shouldn’t pass up. Here’s a look at a few rules of thumb when it comes to scheduling your colonoscopy, a potentially life-saving procedure ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
You’re toying with the idea of weight loss surgery, but you have some concerns. Here, we look at a few of the common misconceptions about bariatric surgery to help you make an informed decision ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
Diarrhea, constipation, gas — these are just some of the unfortunate side effects of an unhealthy gut. If you want to avoid these uncomfortable issues, you’d do well to steer clear of certain foods ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
Most people spend their lives blissfully unaware of their appendix, but for the 250,000 who develop appendicitis each year in the United States, the small organ can become a medical emergency. Here’s a look at the symptoms of appendicitis ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
With a 13% lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, women are, understandably, concerned when lumps form in their breasts. Breast lumps are common in women (and in some men, too), and they aren’t always cancerous ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
Nearly 1 million people are diagnosed with gallstones each year in the United States, but not all of them require surgery. Here’s a look at when gallbladder surgery is the best course of action ..read more
Rockwall Surgical Specialists Blog
1y ago
Preparing for most things in life can improve outcomes and smooth the way forward, which is certainly true when you’re facing surgery. Whatever type of surgery you’re having, these five preparation tips will help you through ..read more