Dr. Jeremy Eckstein

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Air embolism : No. Air embolism is the introduction of air into the vascular system in sufficient volumes to compromise the blood flow to a target organ (usually th... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Will eating "good" fats instead of "bad" fats help me lose weight?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

No: The best thing you can do to loose weight is to reduce carbs and eliminate simple sugars from your diet.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

My bmi is not correct. i am 22 and my height is 5 feet 8 inch but my weight is only 52 kgs. so kindly suggest me for gaining weight.?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Weight loss: Your bmi is too low (17.4). The fasted way to gain weight is by eating carbs. But because this is involuntary weight loss you should go to your docto... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Abdominal cramps, nausea, bloated, head aches, this goes away then comes bk i had a hysterectomy and gallbladder removed 3 years ago. ?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Cramps after surgery: You may be presenting with a partial bowel obstruction due to adhesions. Is a common problem any time after surgery. You should seek medical evaluati... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

8 wks post-op gastric sleeve surgery. down 70#'s blood work came back w/low hematocrit, hemoglobin & mpv were low. folate (folic acid) & b12 were norm what's wrong?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Post op anemia: Most likely is a reflection of some blood loos during the surgery, which is not unusual. It takes around 3 months for your blood levels to normalize. ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Why won't the doctors i see recommend me for the lap band? i'm 5'5 and weigh 200 pounds, i know my bmi is not at the morbidly obesed rate, but i am overweight and have depression. i've had depression for 6 years now that started when my little sister pass

Bariatrics 22 years experience

I : I am sorry to hear about your sister. There is a high correlation between obesity and depression but is dificult to determined what came first. There... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Severe stomach pain in a bariatric patient. what should bedone?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Abdominal pain: Can by serious depending on what type of bariatric procedure you had. You should always get evaluated by a doctor when you have severe pain.

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A 54-year-old female asked:

I have a tumor in the fundus of my stomach, i've been like this since jan2012, i have lots of pressure and sometimes i spit blood, .?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Gastric tumor: This can potentially be a very serious problem. You should follow with a gastroenterologist and a surgeon for further management.

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A 67-year-old female asked:

Sorbitol, mannitol or xylitol and even splenda upset my stomach. is there a chewable calcium citrate without artificial sweet? i've had roux en y.

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Tums (calcium carbonate): Tums (calcium carbonate) is made with sucrose which is sugar.

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A 29-year-old member asked:

Can eating carrot and tomatoes also reduce acanthosis nigricans?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Acanthosis nigricans: Acanthosis nigricans is usually a sign of Insulin resistance or in more severe cases diabetes type 2. The best treatment for this is to significantly ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Past one month i have some difficulties on the anal region.it was too painful along with bleeding while going to bathroom.cut on the surface of that.?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Anal pain: It sounds like you may have an anal fissure. Stool softeners and sits baths may help. Like always you should have it evaluated by your doctor.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: lap-band?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Lap band: Brand name of an adjustable gastric band made by allergan.

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A member asked:

25 year old son - home from college, is 5' 10", weighs 123 pounds. best food for weight gain? his stomach hurts when he eats much. saw dr. 3 times.

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Weight loss: His weight is abnormally low for his hight. He has a bmi (body mass index) of 17.6 normal is between 19 and 25. You should have him get evaluated aga... Read More

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A member asked:

I have lower abdominal pain with a thick yellow pink discharge. its very "fish" smelling. i have also missed 2 periods. pregnancy is ruled out. ?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

PID: You may be having vaginosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. You should see your gyn. Is likely that you may need to take antibiotics.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: acanthosis nigricans?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Acanthosis nigricans: Darker areas of skin localized around the neck. That are sometimes related to Insulin resistance and/or diabetes type 2.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: sugar substitute?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Sugar substitute : Chemical substance of sweet taste with few or no calories.

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I'm 5'8" and 220 lbs, would that be heavy enough to qualify for the gastric balloon?

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Gastric balloon : Yes. Your BMI is 33.4. The gastric balloon is FDA approved for patients with BMI between 30 and 40.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Fat loss- what's the difference between being in ketosis and (simply being on calorie deficit?) why is ketosis said to be better at fat loss.

Bariatrics 22 years experience

What is ketosis : Ketosis is the process by which your body process the stored fat to create ketone bodies. this is done to replace sugar as the source of energy in ce... Read More

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