Tag: Health & FItness
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Treating GERD Without Medications or Major Surgery
By Monica Saumoy, MD Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and uncomfortable condition affecting millions of people across the United States. Characterized by the frequent and chronic backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, GERD can lead to a range of symptoms and complications if left untreated. In fact, in severe cases, GERD can…
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Ignoring Shoulder Pain Can Lead to More Serious Injury
By Frederick Song, MD Staying active by participating in sports like tennis or pickleball is good for your overall health. However, sports and other activities that involve repetitive actions or sudden movements that can lead to falls, can often result in shoulder injuries. If you experience shoulder pain, don’t just play through it. Prompt diagnosis…
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Physical Therapy is a Win for Golfers, Tennis Players
Barbara Kutch, PT Putts and drives, backhands and serves. Sports like golf and tennis demand precision and power from your body. However, they can also take a toll and leave you with nagging injuries that can hinder your performance. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you get back into the swing of things. Penn Medicine Princeton…
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Regain Control Over Overactive Bladder
By Alexander Berger, MD, MPH If you have an overactive bladder, you may be reluctant to venture too far from a bathroom and avoid social and other activities for fear of embarrassing leakage. However, with the right treatment, overactive bladder can be controlled so it doesn’t control you. Urogynecologists at Penn Medicine Princeton Health offer…
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Simple Steps Can Prevent Falls — And Hip Fractures
By Mark Pressman, MD Balance issues and weak bones, both of which become more common as you age, increase your risk for falls and fractures — especially hip fractures. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized each year for falls that result…
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Understanding the Role of Infusion Therapy in Treatment for Cancer and Other Diseases
By Peggy Kenny, MSN If you have been diagnosed with cancer or another medical condition that requires infusion therapy as part of your treatment plan, you likely have some questions. What exactly is infusion therapy? What can I expect during treatment? What about side effects? At the JoAnn Heffernan Heisen Infusion Therapy Suite at Penn…
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Recognize the Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Heart Disease
By Bipinpreet S. Nagra, MD Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States each year? In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in every 5 deaths are caused by heart disease. Many people may not…
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Difficulty Swallowing? Eosinophilic Esophagitis Could Be the Reason
By Kheng-Jim Lim, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis — also known as EoE — is a chronic medical condition causing inflammation in the esophagus that can lead to swallowing difficulties and ultimately food getting stuck in your throat. And while EoE is relatively uncommon, cases are on the rise, especially among men in their 20s and 30s.…
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Bell’s Palsy: The Most Common Cause of Facial Paralysis
By Alisa Yamasaki, MD Bell’s palsy is a facial nerve disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis and occurs when the facial nerve — which controls the muscles of your face — becomes injured or stops working properly. At Penn Medicine…
