The problem of erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million American men. Symptoms of ED are often easy to identify. The patient will suddenly notice the inability to achieve or maintain erection. A reduction in sexual drive may also occur. In some cases, the symptoms may only be transient...
Acid reflux disease is often a precursor to serious long-term problems for a patient suffering from severe obesity. Metabolic and bariatric surgery treatments can offer significant relief too many patients suffering from the symptoms of acid reflux, and reduce their risk of future complications. Metabolic surgery supports rapid weight loss,...
Excess weight and obesity can alter the body’s metabolism and hormonal balance, and may result in a metabolic syndrome. This can contribute to serious medical conditions such as hypertension, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Research has now shown that metabolic syndrome can be effectively addressed with bariatric surgery. Advanced...
According to various research studies, weight loss through bariatric surgery can have a beneficial impact on the condition of a diabetic, and in some cases, may even eliminate the symptoms of diabetes. But while a patient struggles with the problem of diabetes, they must manage the disease every day to...
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, which can afflict any one at any age. The number of diabetics in the US and around the world is increasing year after year, and most of them suffer from type 2 diabetes. More than 29 million people in the...
Type 1 diabetes is usually considered as the more severe form of diabetes because it is insulin dependent. It is also commonly known as juvenile diabetes because it typically develops in children and teenagers. However, people in any age group can develop type 1 diabetes. In general, diabetes can be...
Diabetes can affect anyone in any age group. The number of diabetes patients has been growing at an alarming rate. More than 29 million people in the US today suffer from diabetes, representing a jump of nearly 50 percent over the last decade alone. According to WHO, the number of...
Sleep apnea and weight gain appear to be interrelated and one may become the cause of the other. According to researchers, four in five patients of sleep apnea are obese. Bariatric surgery is a stellar, known, and established procedure to address overweight and obesity, which can indirectly improve the symptoms...
The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery, led by Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, is a pre-eminent center for weight loss bariatric surgery and related procedures. The practice upholds the highest standards of care and provides personalized care and attention to every patient. Each patient is treated according to their unique...
Once a patient has undergone weight loss through bariatric surgery, they may consider a body contouring procedure. However, they should have a clear idea about the body contouring surgery as well as the surgeon’s credentials before decide to go ahead with the procedure. Informed patients can make better choices and...
