Obesity or being extreme obesity is an important health problem that prepares the ground for serious diseases, especially the cardiovascular diseases. Diets, exercises and medications for weight loss may not always work. The biggest problem faced by people who diet to lose weight is the feeling of hunger that they cannot prevent. Therefore, intragastric balloon, […]

Obesity, or fitness as it is popularly known, is one of the most common health problems today and it is the condition of having more weight than the ideal weight of the person. What are the Reasons? Among the causes of obesity, there are problems such as genetic factors, sedentary lifestyle, bad eating habits, metabolic […]

Reflux is the backflow of acidic and bile stomach contents into the esophagus and mouth. It occurs in almost one fifth of adults and is the most common of the esophagus disorders. There is a pressure mechanism between the lower part of the esophagus and the stomach inlet. When the function of this valve is […]

The pancreas is one of the most important organs of the digestive system. The digestive enzymes it produces empties the duodenum through small channels. These enzymes help digest food that passes into the intestine after it is broken down in the stomach. It is also the most important organ that regulates blood sugar by secreting […]

In Latin, the word pilonidal means hair root, and sinus means space. In the coccyx, gaps are formed in the midline between both hips with holes of 1 mm into the skin. Thin hairs falling from the back, neck or buttocks fill these gaps, leading to infection. This condition is called ingrown hair. It is […]

Fistulas are channels formed between two independent structures. Perianal fistulas formed around the anus are channels that should not actually exist between the skin around the anus and the intestine inside the anus. There are tiny glands in the anus that make it slippery, especially during defecation. The mouths of these glands that secrete can […]

Thyroid cancer originates from the thyroid gland’s own cells. Its course is much slower when compared to other cancers. This gives us a long time to diagnose. It is more common in women. The occurrence of cancer varies from person to person; Sometimes it may show symptoms with the rapid growth of one of the […]

Thyroid gland is an organ in the shape of a butterfly and weighs approximately 15-20 grams. It occurs while still in the womb and starts to secrete hormones. Thyroid hormone; Provides both growth and intelligence development of the baby in the womb, Provides contraction of muscles in adults, Supports the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates, […]

The gallbladder is located in the upper right side of the abdomen, just below the liver. It ensures that the bile produced by the liver is stored and released in the right amount at the right time. After the food we eat is broken down in the stomach, it is ground with the help of […]

Gastric cancer is in the relatively aggressive progressing cancer group. Diagnosis is usually delayed because it gives symptoms that can be seen in many different diseases such as anorexia, weight loss and anemia. It is more common in men and in individuals over 60 years of age. Genetic, environmental and nutritional factors contribute to its […]