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  • Why Do Some People Need a Second Bariatric Surgery?

    As doctors, we always hope for the best outcome but not every surgery always goes according to plan.

  • Why Does My Stomach Get So Bloated?

    Bloating. It's that uncomfortable, overly full, sometimes even painful feeling in your stomach that makes you want to take a nap until the sensation passes. Bloating even can make your stomach look swollen or feel hard to the touch. Although women often feel bloated for a few days or weeks before their period, anyone can have occasional bloating.

  • Why Do I Bruise So Easily?

    Ever looked down at your arm or leg and wondered, “Where did that bruise come from?” A bruise, or contusion, is the body’s normal response to damaged, leaking blood vessels under the skin, without a break in the skin. Bruising is a response to injury — like bumping against a sharp corner — but there are other conditions that can cause bruising or increase the risk. 

  • Why Blood Donations Are So Important

    According to the American Red Cross, while approximately 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only about 10 percent of those who are eligible actually donate. The demand for donated blood in our nation’s hospitals, however, is consistently high. In fact, it is estimated that roughly 40,000 pints of this life-saving blood are used every single day, and the demand never stops.

  • Why am I so tired and what can I do about it? How to combat the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis

    Fatigue occurs in up to 80% of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. It is believed to be related to the impaired nerve conduction which occurs as a result of the damaged myelin and axons (nerves). It is by far the most common symptom of MS and is one of the leading factors in persons leaving the workforce.

  • 4 Reasons Men Avoid the Doctor – and Why They Shouldn’t

    For most people, going to the doctor probably isn’t high on their list of fun things to do. But men, in particular, tend to avoid seeking out regular medical care.

  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes

    Clermont, FL (June 4, 2025) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has been designated as a leader in caring for people living with diabetes by the American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group. The award recognizes the hospital’s strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes—estimated to be 30 percent of all patients.

  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes

    Clermont, FL (June 4, 2025) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has been designated as a leader in caring for people living with diabetes by the American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group. The award recognizes the hospital’s strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes—estimated to be 30 percent of all patients.

  • Why Some High-Risk Pregnancies Should Rely on Low-Dose Aspirin

    Weight gain, nausea and swollen feet are typical woes experienced by many pregnant women. But for 2 percent to 8 percent of pregnancies worldwide, those seemingly harmless symptoms can mean the onset of preeclampsia, a serious condition that has been linked to an increase in maternal and infant mortality, and up to 15 percent of preterm births in the U.S. 

  • 8 Signs You Might Be Addicted to Social Media – and What To Do About It

    You’ve just posted a tweet and it’s taking off, getting dozens of likes and retweets.