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About drlesliegreenberg

I have been practicing as a family physician for over 20 years--as both an educator of physicians and clinician. From infancy to the elderly, I perform obstetrics and general medicine. I love my career and am passionate about my field of knowledge and my patients. Follow me on Facebook at Leslie Md Greenberg Medical Disclaimer The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.

Heartburn

Posted on November 5, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Actually, heartburn doesn’t involve the heart, but it DOES burn.  You may have symptoms of burning in the lower chest or a bitter/acidic taste in the mouth. It is caused when acid from the stomach goes upward (the wrong way) … Continue reading →

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Testimonial from a patient.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Thank you Dr. Greenberg! This is Brian Wheeler.   I wanted to express my (and my wife Stacey’s) sincere thanks to you for helping us bring our first child (boy, Liam) into this world.  You have been a very important rock … Continue reading →

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SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Posted on November 1, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

An obstetrical patient of mine asked me to post a blog about newborns.  Here’s an important subject.  SIDS death risk has decreased in recent years . . .but treatment of SIDS has caused other problems with infants to increase.  The … Continue reading →

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(Irritating) irritable bowel syndrome. What is it? What to do about it?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal problem.  We are unsure why it occurs.  It may signal intestinal hypersensitivity to pain or nerves–or a change in bowel bacteria.  A “textbook case” involves a 20-year-old woman with symptoms as below. Bloating and gas Constipation … Continue reading →

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Read on. . . if you want less (or to get rid of) canker sores

Posted on October 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

What are canker sores?  Round, small painful ulcers that usually heal in 10-14 days without a scar. What causes canker sores?  We do not know.  It may be a reaction to stress, hormones, infection, food hypersensitivity, immune problems or hereditary … Continue reading →

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Inhalants, top drug of abuse for 12 year-olds

Posted on October 23, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Ugh!  My firstborn is nearing 12 and this study sure got my attention!  A new federal study shows that inhalants are the most abused drug among 12-year-olds– exceeding use of marijuana, cocaine, and hallucinogens combined. Almost 7% of 12-year olds … Continue reading →

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (And the Alternatives)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

When I started med school, estrogen was a panacea—beneficial for nearly every postmenopausal ailment: mood, heart and bone.  Then in 2002 the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trial was published.  This showed that combined estrogen with progesterone increased the risk of … Continue reading →

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Speech delay in children

Posted on October 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Well child checks are just that most of the time.  One of my goals is to assess for children meeting “developmental milestones.” At my new office we screen for this by reviewing the DDST, Denver Developmental Screening Test, with the … Continue reading →

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Breathe. . . . . .. . . . gasp! snort! .. . .Sleep apnea

Posted on October 11, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Sleep apnea is disruption of sleep (to both the patient and their bed-partner) and is harmful to the body.  Here are some nuts and bolts  about it. . . What are the symptoms? Snoring. Frequent awakenings during sleep. Daytime sleepiness. … Continue reading →

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What a great journey this LIFE is. . .

Posted on October 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

L’Shana Tova!  That means Happy New Year in Hebrew.   The Jewish New Year and my new job coincided.  And, boy, do I feel great!  I am thankful for my supportive family, fantastic patients,  and the welcoming group that I have … Continue reading →

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