Dr. Albert F Chiemprabha MD

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• Is IBS Linked to Back Pain?

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• A Cure for Crohn’s. How Hopeful Should We Be?

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• Tips On Recovering From Open Hernia Repair

  After surgery, the first thing everyone would like to ask the doctor is about recovery. Undoubtedly, no one wants to stay bedridden for very long and everyone wants to restart their normal activities as soon as possible. While the recovery time for open hernia repair varies from person to person,...