You can prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis
Get moving, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight and diet – these are simple solutions to solve many of today’s health problems. And by focusing on prevention, you can spend less time at the doctor’s office and more time enjoying life. March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month – yes this is an actual event, and one that you should never take lightly – especially if you are a woman. (more…)
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Know your risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
You probably heard about toxic shock syndrome when you first got your period, or started using tampons. The ‘you know what happens when…’ stories were probably enough to scare you into reading the information pamphlet in every box of tampons, but have you thought about it since? The dangers of TSS are still very real and it can happen to anyone. (more…)
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The symptoms of pregnancy can be easy to overlook.
Every mother has a story about when and how she found out she was pregnant. Some women knew immediately while others were very surprised by a positive pregnancy test.
When you conceive, your body undergoes a rapid change in hormone levels and this produces both subtle and drastic changes to your body. While there are many early symptoms of pregnancy, they can greatly differ from woman to woman and even from pregnancy to pregnancy. And because they often resemble what happens right before and during menstruation, you may not even recognize them. There are also many other health issues that can cause pregnancy-like symptoms. (more…)
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Relieve the Aches and Pains of Osteoarthritis
Do you wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy? Is it painful to bend down and tie your shoes? Can you really ‘feel it in your bones’ when the weather is about to change? Chances are your joints are not what they used to be. And chances are you might have osteoarthritis. (more…)
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February is National Wise Health Consumer Month
We all want to live and to live well. And in any health care situation knowledge is power. Being informed can make all the difference – you can let go of your worries and anxieties and focus on living. February is National Wise Health Consumer Month and being prepared is the most important step to becoming a wise consumer and patient. Here are a few tips that Dr. Hessel recommends to be health care savvy this month and for the rest of your life. (more…)
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An abnormal pap smear doesn’t have to be scary.
It’s scary to get a phone call telling you that your pap smear results were not normal and you will need to come in for more testing. Thankfully, there are many causes of abnormal pap smear results and the majority do not mean that you have cancer–but instead that the cells located in the cervix have changed for one reason or another. In some cases, whatever has caused them to be abnormal may resolve on its own and others will need to have another pap smear to confirm those changes or additional testing to look more closely at the cells themselves. Abnormal pap smears can be caused by a variety of sources and your doctor will be able to tell you about your own case, but there are a few common causes. (more…)
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The causes of fetal loss can be complex.
It’s a medical condition that can get pretty complicated, really fast. Recurrent fetal loss is a fancy way of saying “multiple miscarriages back-to-back”. For those women who have had to live through it, it has another name: heartbreak. Because the process of human reproduction is much more complex than for any other being on the planet, it is expected that there will be complications from time to time. (more…)
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Cervical cancer screening can save your life.
Blogging isn’t always just about sharing an opinion. In our case, it’s about educating you about your body, mind and spirit so you can be your best each day. Here at Dr. Hessel MD.com, we believe that knowledge is power and that’s why each month moving forward you will find a monthly blog about different awareness topics. We hope that by reading this information it will remind you to make those appointments for check-ups you have been putting off, speak with a family member or friend about their health, or maybe even give you a conversation starter for your next social gathering provided that your friends don’t think your nuts for chatting up cervical cancer over your cocktails. (more…)
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Progesterone treatments may significantly reduce preterm births
Every mother-to-be wants to have a normal pregnancy and a healthy, full term baby. But preterm birth – delivery at less than 37 weeks – is on the rise all over the world. In the U.S. one in eight babies is born prematurely. This increase is linked to rising rates of diabetes and obesity, stress, multiple births and other complications that require early delivery, often by Caesarian section.
A new study on progesterone treatment might just change those statistics for certain women. When given vaginally, progesterone reduced preterm birth by 42% in women at risk of premature delivery due to a short cervix. (more…)
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Move It or Lose It
Live a longer and healthier life with exercise
It’s that time of the year – the holiday aftermath. We have been both blessed and stressed, relaxed and busy. After cleaning up the wrapping paper and taking down your decorations – it’s time for a fresh start. With the new year, we all make resolutions that most likely include exercise, taking time for yourself, and improving your overall health and wellness. Now is the best time—well, it’s as good as any other time if you want to get picky about it–to resolve to make positive changes. Get ready to put yourself on the right track to being happier and healthier, and it might just save your life. (more…)
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