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Today's hemorrhoid sufferers have an array of options when it comes to treating this common condition. Learn more about the wide range of hemorrhoid treatments offered by Doylestown Health Colorectal Specialists.
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Colorectal surgeons offer procedures to alleviate symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the major types of irritable bowel disease (IBD).
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Dermatologist Elizabeth Spiers, MD answers some important questions about what you should be doing to prevent and detect skin cancer.
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A robot-assisted, same day cerclage procedure is helping to prevent premature labor and pregnancy loss in women with cervical insufficiency.
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Monica Colflesh was expecting a routine prenatal checkup, but her blood pressure was high. She had preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related spike in blood pressure.
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Expecting? Here’s what you should know about gestational diabetes.
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When Johnelle Whipple's back pain became excruciating, a 30-minute, minimally-invasive surgery performed by Guy Lee, MD, helped relieve the pressure and gave her immediate pain relief.
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Doylestown Health concussion expert Dr. Michelle Horn shares guidance on concussion symptoms and treatment in this episode of Health Matters with Doylestown Health, which also features a look at how Central Bucks Schools handle concussion.

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Eating too much sodium can have serious negative health effects. Doylestown Health cardiologist Frank Grzywacz, MD, gives the lowdown on how much sodium is too much, and tips to reduce your sodium intake.

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There are 12 foods where buying organic matters most. According to the Environmental Working Group, the following is a list of fruits and veggies with the highest pesticide residues.

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Diabetes can reduce blood flow and oxygen to a wound, especially in the feet, reducing the ability to heal. Even a minor cut or scrape can result in an infected foot ulcer that requires treatment by a wound care specialist.

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"Screening via colonoscopy in particular is powerful as it not only detects colorectal cancers but also prevents it by finding polyps," said Doylestown Health colorectal surgeon Robert Akbari, MD. "No other cancer screening method I’m aware of is both diagnostic and preventative."

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