
Do you suffer from chronic sinusitis? Are you known for you allergies and constantly stuffed up nose? Are the fall and spring just miserable? Then you might be a candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery. This quick and, relatively, painless surgery has been shown to correct chronic sinusitis in 90 out of 100 adults.
For most people the thought of having surgery over the holidays is a no brainer: They don’t want to do it. There’s grandma to visit, presents to buy, decorations to put up, meals to prepare, and a host of other tasks associated with the holiday season. Even the most onerous of tasks seem better than
Just the word “Colonoscopy” inspires dread in millions of people. Even if you don’t know anything about it, you shudder at the thought. You’ve probably heard horror stories about the whole process from the laxative you have to take the night before to the *ahem* actual procedure. It’s certainly the fodder of many standup comics,
Each year, 180,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 26,000 of that number eventually die from it. Those numbers are staggering, especially when we consider how treatable the disease is when caught early. But that’s the issue. It’s often caught too late because of the lack of routine screenings and general awareness among the
According to a recent article by HealthDive.com, medical technology, overall wellness and the number of outpatient procedures versus inpatient procedures are on the rise. Gone and soon forgotten are the days, weeks or even months spent in a hospital bed recovering from even the simplest procedures. Advancements in medical technology, a recent emphasis on quality
Chronic back pain is no joke. It can be tough to describe, but those who suffer from back pain know that affects every aspect of life. It affects how you sleep, how you walk, if you can even exercise. It;s easy to fall into the trap of a sedentary lifestyle. Everything Hurts Too Much. This
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will affect 2% of the male population and 3% of the female population over the course of their lifetimes. The typical age of someone affected by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is 55. You may be suffering from CTS without even realizing it. Do your hands tingle often? Do you feel a radiating
Shoulder surgeries are a last resort, but sometimes, they are the only means of alleviating chronic, debilitating pain. When all else fails, it’s possible that shoulder surgery can restore full movement and power. If you believe surgery is your only option, it’s time to speak to a surgeon at Outpatient Services East about your
Are you considering having a tonsillectomy as an adult? Well, they aren’t just for kids anymore, but there are some things you need to know. The reason tonsillectomies are often performed in childhood is that the risk factors and recovery time increase as you get older. Like most things, it’s easier to bounce back