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Chronic Pain Following
Covid-
19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think
We are continuing to learn more about the lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus. An infection that we first thought primarily impacted the lungs, we now know that it can have a significant impact on many of our bodily functions. Many patients who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 are now experiencing chronic pain. Unfortunately, almost 10% of these individuals will suffer from musculoskeletal post-COVID pain symptoms during the first year after infection. Pain associated with COVID-19 infection can be grouped into three main categories: pain associated with being critically ill, pain …
Lifestyle
Chronic Pain Following
Covid-
19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think
We are continuing to learn more about the lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus. An infection that we first thought primarily affected the lungs, we now know that it can have a significant and lasting impact on many of our bodily functions. Unfortunately, many who have recovered from COVID-19 are now experiencing chronic pain. Pain associated with COVID-19 infection can be grouped into three main categories: pain associated with being critically ill, pain associated with direct damage from the infection, and pain associated with the psychological impact of infection. To date, over 2 millio…
Lifestyle
Telehealth And At-Home Treatment Options Increase For Cancer Patients During
Covid-
19
While the COVID-19 pandemic drags onward, many are left to worry not just about the virus, but about their regular medical treatments that may have been interrupted by a virus with a lot of question marks. For cancer patients, especially those undergoing treatment, COVID-19 has its own set of challenges. Many individuals with cancer who are undergoing treatments may have compromised immune systems. This can put them at higher risk of having negative outcomes if they contract COVID-19. If exposed to the virus, these patients may require isolation for a longer time than normal and should cons…
Lifestyle
Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss
Have you struggled with your weight and weight loss for a long time? Tried exercise and every diet under the sun, but none have led to lasting weight loss? Are you considered morbidly obese and suffering from other health issues? As director of Bariatric Services at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, these are the questions I tell my patients to ask themselves. Morbid obesity is responsible for disability and decreases in productivity and quality of life as well as increased healthcare costs. If the answer is yes to the questions listed above, bariatric surgery may be the life-changing jumps…
Lifestyle
Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss
Have you struggled with your weight and weight loss for a long time? Tried exercise and every diet under the sun, but none have led to lasting weight loss? Are you considered morbidly obese and suffering from other health issues? As director of Bariatric Services at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, these are the questions I tell my patients to ask themselves. Morbid obesity is responsible for disability and decreases in productivity and quality of life as well as increased healthcare costs. If the answer is yes to the questions listed above, bariatric surgery may be the life-changing jump…
Lifestyle
Hiatal Hernias: How To Get Rid Of What You Didn’t See Coming
When surgery is necessary to treat a hiatal hernia, a robot-assisted procedure is a minimally invasive option. We asked Dr. Rohan, Phelps Hospital Northwell Health’s Westchester Regional Director of the Thoracic Surgery Program, to give us the 411 on hiatal hernias. Dr. Rohan specializes in minimally invasive chest surgery, which includes lung surgery, esophageal surgery, anti-reflux surgery and hernia surgery, among others. Here is what he had to say: Q: What is a hiatal hernia? Dr. Rohan: A hernia occurs when an organ squeezes through a weak area in muscle or tissue that surrounds the or…
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