Some people may be living with thyroid cancer and not know it. This is because symptoms of thyroid cancer are not unique or distinctive. In other words, thyroid cancer symptoms can mimic those of less severe illnesses and diseases. This makes early detection and screening essential, especially for patients with more telling symptoms (like lumps
Read moreWhen raised bumps appear on the skin, they may be stress hives. However, an itchy rash can also be the result of an allergic reaction. Pay close attention to rashes on the skin, monitoring for further discomfort or any trouble breathing. There are ways to treat stress rashes at home, but if they persist for
Read moreThe Worst Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Can Be Debilitating Considered a chronic disorder, fibromyalgia can cause pain, tenderness, and discomfort throughout the body, as well as fatigue, trouble sleeping, and other symptoms. With several locations throughout northern New Jersey, Bergen Medical Associates is home to skilled physicians in a wide range of specialties, including rheumatology. Here,
Read moreWhy an important New Year’s resolution is to take care of your GI health Dr. Heather Klavan, gastroenterologist at Bergen Medical Associates, Explains why minding your gut should be a top health priority. Roughly 20% of the U.S. population — an estimated 60-70 million Americans — suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can disrupt daily life,
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Endocrinology is the study of hormones; chemical messengers from one cell to another.
Gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system; “the science of women.”
Hospitalists concentrate their efforts on the care of sick patients once they enter the hospital for treatment.
Primary care is the day-to-day health care given by a practitioner who acts as the principal point of your continuing care.
A registered dietitian can help you make sense of the ever changing world of nutrition, by providing sound practical nutrition advice.
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of conditions and diseases affecting joints, muscles, and bones.
Sports Medicine is a branch of medicine that is dedicated to the study and treatment of activity-related injuries.
Urology is the branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.
