Tag Archives: Dr. Greenberg

Anaphylaxis. The worst-of-the-worst allergic reactions.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

One question I ask every new patient is “Are you allergic to anything?”   I need to know.  The goal is to avoid an allergic reaction, especially anaphylaxis.  Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.  Frequently it is not anticipated and … Continue reading →

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PMS

Posted on November 21, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

PMS is real and if you have it (or live with someone with it) it can be really disturbing to everyone.  What is it? How can we treat it?  Read on. . . PMS is premenstrual syndrome.  It occurs the … Continue reading →

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Pregnant ladies. Have you come in for your flu vaccine yet?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

It’s not too late for the flu vaccine for this year!  The flu vaccine in pregnancy has been shown to benefit both the pregnant woman and the fetus in a few different ways. Duke University did a study of 1600+ women showing those who … Continue reading →

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Update: post-herpetic neuralgia

Posted on November 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

A better phrase for this is post-herpes (shingles) nerve-pain. Awful. Unrelenting. Who gets this? How to make it better? The main risk factor for postherpetic neuralgia is increasing age. People under 50 have long-term pain rarely. Those who are 60-65 … Continue reading →

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Rear-facing car seat until age 2? Why? Really?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Some parents question the importance of keeping a child in a car seat rear-facing until age 2. Here are the reasons and some hints to make this more palatable for both you and your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics … Continue reading →

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Sometimes too much of a good thing is just TOO MUCH

Posted on November 8, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

A new study shows Vitamin E may RAISE the risk of prostate cancer.  35,000 men were enrolled in a study that was followed for 5 ½ years.  Those taking  400 IU per day of Vitamin E had a 17% increase … Continue reading →

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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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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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