Medical articles from Mr Ahmed Hamouda

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02/05/2025

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Gallstones: Causes, symptoms, and the best treatment options

Gallstones are small, solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile. These stones can vary in size and number, and while some people may not notice them at all, others may experience pain or complications requiring treatment.

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18/03/2025

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Shed pounds effortlessly? The truth about weight loss injections

On hand to reveal to us the truth about weight loss injections is highly renowned upper GI and bariatric surgeon, Mr Ahmed Hamouda.

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19/06/2024

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Life after gastric bypass surgery: What to expect

Gastric bypass surgery requires significant lifestyle adjustments, starting with a strict fluid-only diet that gradually transitions to solids, while avoiding sweets to prevent complications. Recovery includes a brief hospital stay and a gradual return to activities. Though rare, complications can occur, including nutritional deficiencies. Regular exercise is essential for sustained weight loss, typically noticeable within the first year. In his latest online article, Mr Ahmed Hamouda explores the necessary dietary changes, recovery process, potential complications, and expected outcomes following gastric bypass surgery.

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27/02/2024

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Understanding fundoplication surgery: A guide

In his latest online article, Mr Ahmed Hamouda gives us his insights into fundoplication surgery. He talks about when surgical treatment of acid reflux symptoms is indicated, the procedure, what patients can expect, how safe surgery is and how different life is after fundoplication surgery.

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07/02/2024

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Can a groin hernia heal on its own without surgery?

In this article, distinguished consultant upper GI and bariatric surgeon, Mr Ahmed Hamouda, tells us all about groin hernias, including symptoms, surgery, and prevention.

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04/12/2023

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

A discussion on gallbladder problems

When there is disruption in the gallbladder, it can disrupt the balance of our digestive processes, leading to pain, discomfort and health issues. Here to explain more about the symptoms, surgery and associated risks is distinguished consultant upper GI and bariatric surgeon Mr Ahmed Hamouda.

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23/08/2023

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Gastric bypass surgery: risks, benefits, and different types

In one of our latest medical articles here, Mr Ahmed Hamouda, a distinguished upper GI and bariatric surgeon, outlines the various benefits and risks associated with undergoing a gastric bypass surgical procedure.

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23/03/2023

Mr Ahmed Hamouda

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon

Sleeve gastrectomy: How much weight can I expect to lose?

A sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric surgical procedure that can help to induce weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach. Here, Mr Ahmed Hamouda, renowned consultant upper GI and bariatric surgeon, provides an expert insight into a sleeve gastrectomy, including what the procedure entails exactly, what are the risks of the operation, and how much weight loss can patients expect.