by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Dec 1, 2022 | All Medical Insights, Celiac
Many people in the world eat a low-gluten diet for various reasons, often the result of new health fads. However, the accessibility of gluten-free foods is owed to the prevalence of people with celiac disease. Celiac disease is the result of an autoimmune response to...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Dec 1, 2022 | All Medical Insights, Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an extremely common occurrence: according to medline.gov, on average, adults in the United States get acute diarrhea at least once per year. And in some cases, diarrhea can last for longer than four weeks. After that, the type of diarrhea a person...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Dec 1, 2022 | All Medical Insights, Diarrhea, Traveler’s Diarrhea
Many people often wonder why, after being away on vacation to an exciting foreign country, they arrive back home with an unpleasant bout of diarrhea. This illness is actually very common and is called “traveler’s diarrhea”. Traveler’s diarrhea happens after traveling...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Dec 1, 2022 | All Medical Insights, Blood Test, Blood Tests
Trypanophobia is defined as an extreme fear of needles, specifically when getting injections or blood draws. Some studies say that 1 in 10 adults suffer from trypanophobia, so if you find yourself recoiling when your primary care doctor tells you they need to draw...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Dec 1, 2022 | All Medical Insights, Primary Care Doctor NYC
Many people wonder: what is the difference between a primary care doctor and any other medical doctor? Do I really need a primary care doctor just to get blood tests or receive treatment for my diarrhea? The answer: YES. Primary care doctors, or PCPs, play an...
