What Is an Epigastric Hernia?
An epigastric hernia occurs when an abdominal muscle weakness allows the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) and abdominal fat tissue to push through the muscle wall.
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An Overview of Biliary Colic
Biliary colic is a type of abdominal pain caused by a temporary blockage in the ducts leading out from the gallbladder.
Most weight loss-promoting dietary supplements contain inaccurate ingredient labels
Of 30 dietary supplements marketed online for weight loss, 80% had ingredients listed on the label that were absent from the product.
Gallstone (Cholelithiasis) Symptoms and Causes
Gallstones (also called cholelithiasis) form when there is an imbalance in the composition of bile in the gallbladder. Gallstones are quite common, affecting around 25 million people in the United States.
Most 'slow responders' to tirzepatide achieve 5% or greater weight reduction at 72 weeks
Nearly all adults who lose less than 5% of their body weight with tirzepatide at 12 weeks were able to achieve at least a 5% weight loss by 72 weeks, according to a post-hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 trial.
