Dr. Henry Bloom

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Dr. Henry Bloom

Family Medicine

University Heights, OH

Insurance accepted as payment

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I specialize in

Family Medicine

I have been in practice

45 years

I speak

English

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Super Bug (Methicillin-resistant staph. aureus; MRSA)

25th

Nationally

Bacterial skin infection

8th

Nationally

Alcohol dependence

Locally

Alcoholism

4th

Locally

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I am located at

20620 North Park Blvd. 208

University Heights , OH 44118

Call (216) 321-9703

I was educated and trained at

Medical / Graduate School

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, OH

1973

Dr. Henry Bloom

I've won the following awards

HealthTap Founding Doctor

HealthTap Honor

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Dentistry - Cosmetic

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Dr. Aveshen Govender answered:

What is hypertension ? In brief: Hypertension

This is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

This can lead to both short term and long term complications depending on how high the blood pressure is. Hypertension must be investigated and treated with appropriate medication ...See more

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Dr. Aveshen Govender answered:

My husband is HIV Pos but undetectable, would PrEP be advisable for myself? In brief: It may

An undetectable viral load does not eliminate risk of transmission.

It’s best for you to use barrier protection (condoms) at all times. PrEP can be used if you are still at high risk, and especially if you are trying to fall pregnant (although you should first explore other methods - eg in vitro). Please speak to your Family Doctor for individualized advice ...See more

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered:

Why is there white fuzzy stuff in my poop? In brief: White

Worms are white

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered:

My throat is swollen after throwing up. I vomited a few times during the night due to drinking alcohol. Is that normal? How long will it be swollen? In brief: Common

The stomach acid irritates the throat.

This is will usually resolve in a day or so.

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