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Your Doc is proud to offer a comprehensive selection of resources and educational materials designed to help teach you about the conditions or treatments that you may experience. Please remember that this information is for educational and informational purposes only. This information should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or to replace the advice of your medical professional. This information should not be used to determine the diagnosis or course of treatment.

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Welcome to Your Doc's Patient Education Library!

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns about your condition or treatment. To contact the office, click here. To make an appointment, click here.

Abdomen

Bile Duct Cancer
Carcinoid Cancer
Celiac Sprue
Hernia
Pediatrics - Weight Management
The Digestive System/How it works
The Liver - How it Works
Upper GI Endoscopy

Bladder

Incontinence - Urine
Pediatrics - Urinary Tract Infection, Bladder Infection
Urinary Tract Infection - Bladder Infection

Body

Burns
Swine Flu - Influenza
X-Rays

Brain

Epilepsy
Insomnia
Nightmares
Older Adults and Sleep Problems
Restless Legs Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Stroke - CVA
Women and Sleep Problems

Breast

Breast Cancer
Breast Examination
Breast Reduction for Men with Gynecomastia
Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Cervix

Cervical Cancer
Pap Smear

Circulatory

Anemia
Pediatrics - Anemia
Stroke - CVA

Colon

Appendicitis
Colon and Rectal Polyps
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Ulcerative Colitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Lower GI Series /Barium Enema
Virtual Colonoscopy

Ears

Cochlear Implants
Earache
Hearing Loss & Deafness: An Overview
Middle Ear Infection - Otitis Media
Newborn Hearing Screening
Swimmer's Ear - Otitis Externa

Elbow

Tennis Elbow - Lateral Epicondylitis

Esophagus

GERD (Reflux)
Pediatrics - GERD
Upper GI Series/ Barium Swallow

Eyes

Conjunctivitis - Inner Eyelid Infection
Glaucoma
Pediatric Eye Conditions
Premature Infant Retinal Disorder- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
The Eyes: How They Work

Face

Acne
BOTOX® Cosmetics

Foot & Ankle

Ankle Sprain and Instability
Athletes Foot
Bunion
Diabetic Foot
Gout
Heel Cracks
Ingrown Toenails
Orthotics
Toe Fracture
Toenail Fungus

Gallbladder

Gallbladder Disease/Gallstones

General

A Guide To Arthroscopy
Acute Stress Disorder
Allergies
Anaphylaxis & Anaphylactic Shock
Anorexia Nervosa
Arthritis
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Balanced Diet and Nutrition
Binge-Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Bulimia
Cartilage Tears
Common Cold
Computed Tomography (CT)
Conjunctivitis - Inner Eyelid Infection
Depression
Digital Mammography with CAD
Environmental Allergy
Fractures
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Hyperthyroidism
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Metabolic Syndrome
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Osteoporosis
Panic Disorder
Pediatrics - Allergies
Pediatrics - Balanced Diet and Nutrition
Pediatrics - Common Cold
Pediatrics - High Cholesterol
Pediatrics- Flu and Flu Shots
Physical Therapy: An Overview
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Preparing for Surgery
Tendonitis
Weight Management

Genitourinary

Erectile Dysfunction
Incontinence - Urine
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Hand & Wrist

Bite Injuries - Animal Bites
Bite Injuries - Human Bites
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - CTS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Endoscopic Release Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Open Release Surgery
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand
Wrist Fracture - Open Reduction and Internal or External Fixation

Head & Neck

Cluster Headache
Hair Loss
Herniated disc cervical/ACDF - Slipped disc in the neck
Migraine Headache
Pediatrics - Seborrhea, Cradle Cap
Seborrhea
Tension Headache

Heart

Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiac Arrhythmia - Irregular Heartbeat
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Blood Clots in Deep Veins
Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure - Hypertension (HTN)
High Cholesterol - Dyslipidemia
Peripheral Artery Disease - Poor Circulation
Syncope - Fainting
The Heart: How it Works

Hips

Hip Arthroplasty - Hip Replacement
Hip Fracture - ORIF
Minimally invasive hip replacement - Arthroplasty

Immune System

HIV and AIDS

Intestine

Anal Cancer
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gastroenteritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Crohn's Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pediatrics - Constipation
Pediatrics - Diarrhea

Intestine(continued)

Pediatrics - Gas and Bloating
Pediatrics - Gastroenteritis
Rectal Cancer
Stomach Flu

Kidneys

Diabetes Insipidus

Knee

Minimally invasive knee replacement - Arthroplasty
Total Knee Replacement

Legs

Restless Legs Syndrome
Tibia Fracture - Broken Leg

Liver

Hepatitis B and C
High Cholesterol - Dyslipidemia
Liver Cancer
The Liver - How it Works

Lungs

Asthma
Bronchitis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Flu and Flu Shots
Pediatrics - Asthma
Pneumonia

Mouth

Mouth Piercings and Jewelry
Pediatrics - Teething

Musculoskeletal

Fibromyalgia
Pain Management - An Overview
Sprains & Strains
Tibia Fracture - Broken Leg
Whiplash - Chiropractic Treatment

Nose

Nosebleeds
Sinusitis

OB\GYN

Amenorrhea - Absent Menstruation
Amniocentesis
Bacterial Vaginosis - Vaginal Infection
Bioidentical Hormones
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
Contraception - Birth Control Methods
Diabetes - Gestational
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Dysmenorrhea - Painful Periods
Endometriosis
Essure® - Contraception
Female Reproductive System: An Overview
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Fetal Growth and Development
High-Risk Pregnancy
HIV and AIDS
Hysterectomy
Implanon™ - Contraception
Labor Stages & Vaginal Birth
Laparoscopy - Gynecologic
Menorrhagia - Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Metrorrhagia - Abnormal Bleeding
Miscarriage - Early
NovaSure® - Treatment for Heavy Periods
Ovarian Cyst
Pap Smear
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Polycystic Ovary Disease
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Pregnancy: What to Expect
Pregnancy: An Overview- Early Signs and Symptoms
Premature Labor & Delivery
Premenstrual Syndrome - PMS
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Females
Tubal Ligation - Female Sterilization
Ultrasound - Pelvic and Transvaginal
Yeast Infection - Vaginal
Your First Pelvic Examination - What to Expect

Ovaries

Menopause
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cyst
Polycystic Ovary Disease

Pancreas

Diabetes - Type 1
Diabetes - Type 2 & Pre-Diabetes
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis
Pediatrics - Diabetes, Type 1
Pediatrics - Diabetes, Type 2

Prostate

Enlarged Prostate
Prostate Cancer

Rectum

Anal Cancer
Colon and Rectal Polyps
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Ulcerative Colitis
Rectal Cancer

Shoulder

Rotator Cuff repair
Total Shoulder Replacement

Skin

Bruises - Contusions
Contact Dermatitis
Eczema
Hives
Insect Sting Allergy
Lacerations (Cuts & Scratches)
Pediatrics - Chalazia
Pediatrics - Moles
Pediatrics - Warts
Psoriasis
Rashes
Rosacea
Seborrhea
Skin Cancer - An Overview
Skin Cancer - Melanoma
Warts

Spine

Coccydynia - Tailbone Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease - Spine Degeneration
Epidural Injections- Upper Back (Thoracic)
Herniated disc cervical/ACDF - Slipped disc in the neck
Low Back Pain
Sciatica
Scoliosis - Curvature of the Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Whiplash

Stomach

Food Allergies
Food Poisoning
Gas and Bloating
Gastroenteritis
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Pediatrics - GERD
Pediatrics - Indigestion
Pediatrics - Stomach Flu
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Flu
Ulcers
Vomiting

Throat

Sore Throat
Strep Throat
Swallowing Disorders

Thyroid

Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism

Uterus

Amenorrhea - Absent Menstruation
Amniocentesis
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Dysmenorrhea - Painful Periods
Endometriosis
Fetal Growth and Development
Hysterectomy
Labor Stages & Vaginal Birth
Menorrhagia - Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Menstruation
Miscarriage - Early
Pediatrics- Menstruation
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Pregnancy: What to Expect
Pregnancy: An Overview- Early Signs and Symptoms
Premature Labor & Delivery
Premenstrual Syndrome - PMS
Uterine Cancer - Endometrial Cancer

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