• Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

    Dealing with chronic stomach pain and diarrhea can impact a person’s everyday life. Luckily, a gastroenterologist may be able to help diagnose and treat the problem. Bergen Medical Associates is a multi-specialty medical provider for patients in the Northern New Jersey area, offering services in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and more. For more than 25 years,

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  • Does My Belly Pain Mean I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

    The bowel is an important component of the digestive system that helps the body absorb nutrients and fluids from foods. If your bowel is irritated, as can happen with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can cause painful and distracting symptoms that interfere with your daily life. Bergen Medical Associates offers comprehensive gastroenterology care in the

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  • Why should young women include a gynecologist in their group of health-care providers? Here are 5 top reasons:

    Gynecologists help young women experience a lifetime of good health, from contraception to STD prevention and prenatal care. In the following article, Bergen Medical Associates’ Ena Marsan, DO, shares how. Although building a relationship with a gynecologist not be a priority for some women in their teens and twenties, it’s one of the best and

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  • When playing pickleball, an ounce of prevention goes a long way

      If you haven’t tried pickleball yet, you’re in for a treat. A popular new pastime that’s adding a remarkable number of new players every year, the sport of pickleball has recently taken the country by storm. Players say it’s a fun, competitive and social pastime for people of all ages and skill levels. The

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  • Don’t miss out on summer fun: Learn how to prevent seasonal foot, ankle injuries

    Now that summer’s arrived, more time is being spent outdoors as people enjoy walking, running, hiking and playing tennis, beach sports and more. Along with these physical activities, however, studies also note a rise in the number of foot and ankle injuries sustained during the summer months, which can end up sidelining people from the

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  • A range of treatments can help patients with endocrine-related obesity

    Bergen Medical Associates’ Sandeep Kour, MD, discusses some of the endocrine-related causes of obesity as well as treatments for the disease     Approximately 40% of Americans classify as obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, note the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity — a disorder

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  • Bergen Medical Associates helps patients manage pain proactively

    Nicole Brand, MD, board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain management specialist, discusses the many positive treatments she and her colleagues can offer to help safely manage chronic pain. Chronic pain is no stranger to a large percentage of our friends and family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20% of adults in

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  • For patients with acute care needs, Bergen Medical Associates’ hospitalist team delivers continuity

    Hospitalists — doctors who care for inpatients in a hospital setting rather than an outpatient office — fill some of the most important roles in the medical community. The team of hospitalists at Bergen Medical Associates, with six offices throughout Bergen County, are trained to treat an array of hospitalized individuals’ acute medical conditions, providing invaluable continuity of

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  • Putting an End to Health Disparities in Colon cancer

    Taking the lead on health disparities: Bergen Medical Associates educating patients on colon cancer risks, screenings Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in America, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease is preventable and potentially curable when caught early, and colonoscopies serve as highly effective screening

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  • Experience relief from persistent joint pain with Bergen Medical Associates’ expert diagnosis, treatment

    Experience relief from persistent joint pain with Bergen Medical Associates’ expert diagnosis, treatment One in four American adults grapple with a chronic condition that causes stiff and painful joints — a reality that can impair one’s quality of life and ability to conduct activities of daily living, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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