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Hatboro, PA
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Harris Cohen, M.D., is a Family Medicine Physician at Hatboro Medical Associates, located in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. His areas of interest include the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia as well as minor dermatologic procedures and joint injections. Dr. Cohen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians. He has lectured and published articles on the use of personal digital assistants in medicine and has also been published articles in several journals and textbooks on premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Essential thrombocytosis can be inherited (autosomal dominant). When inherited, it is called familial essential thrombocytosis. However, mutations c... Read More
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Mild eczema: Mild eczema often appears as dry skin -- itchy, mild red with flaking or some superficial scale. Mild eczema often responds to moisturizers and avoid... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Armpits: Could be sweat glands, symmetric fat distribution, or other -- would recommend an ultrasound to verify a benign, non-worrisome diagnosis.
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Polymyositis: Polymyositis is best treated by a rheumatologist in conjunction with your primary care doctor.
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Bloody eye: What you are describing is most likely a subconjunctival hemorrhage, which is a benign rupture of a blood vessel in the eye (usually from sneezing, co... Read More
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Fiber: If stool softeners are "too" effective, i recommend a daily trial of fiber and stopping the stool softeners.
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Fiber: A trial of daily fiber. If not effective, would consider a GI evaluation due to colitis history.
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Recovery: Depends on many factors: what bone is affected, type of surgery, age and health status of the patient, etc. This is best discussed with the doctor pe... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Combo: As both medications are sedating, i would avoid using them in combination -- you need to isolate why you are not sleeping -- if anxiety driven, Xanax ... Read More
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Knee pain: Your pain is likely secondary to patellofemoral syndrome or degenerative joint disease -- a thorough exam from your primary care provider (and maybe a... Read More
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Safe: There are no drug interactions with this combination of supplements.
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Onychomycosis: This is likely a fungal infection of the toenail (onychomycosis) -- treatment options include medications (taken once daily for three months), seeing ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Knee pain: There are many causes of knee pain -- what you are describing sounds like arthritic pain (depends on your age) and is best evaluated by your primary c... Read More
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COPD: COPD has many treatments -- first and foremost, the patient must quit smoking (if they are a smoker). The next line of treatment includes inhalers. ... Read More
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Bilirubin: The most common cause of a mildly elevated bilirubin is gilbert's syndrome -- this is a benign process that requires no additional workup.
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Candida: Candida rash usually occurs in moist areas (diaper area) -- prevention is key -- frequent diaper changes and thorough toweling after bath -- treatment... Read More
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Lump: A painful lump in this area is often an abscess -- you need to see your physician to be examined and to discuss treatment options, which may include i... Read More
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Chest pain: Chest pain has multiple potential causes, the most worrisome of which is cardiac -- you need to see your doctor or go to the er if you have persistent... Read More
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Yes: This should be evaluated in the er with imaging and labwork -- while this may be benign, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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Homeopathic: Homeopathic drugs are tricky, as they are not regulated by the fda and may interact with your current regimen -- for now, i would continue what is pre... Read More
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Thrush: Thrush often responds to anti-thrush medications (nystatin suspension or Mycelex (clotrimazole) troches) -- see your physician.
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ARB vs. ACE: Different people respond to blood pressure medications differently -- so in some people, an arb may be more potent than an ace, and in others vice ver... Read More
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OTC: An otc antihistamine may help (claritin, allegra, (fexofenadine) or zyrtec).
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Asthma: While many things can precipitate and asthma attack, getting your ears pierced is an unlikely cause.
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Skin: Masses under the skin that are rubbery and freely mobile are often benign, but the only way to really know would be an excision or tissue sampling and... Read More
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Post exposure: Post exposure HIV testing is recommended at exposure and 6 months after exposure.
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Esophagitis: There are 4 grades of esophagitis, grade c is defined as: grade c mucosal breaks continuous between > 2 mucosal folds, but involving less than 75% of... Read More
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Skin changes: This is likely acanthosis nigricans -- a hyperpigmentation of the skin, usually found in skin folds (like the back of the neck). This may be associat... Read More
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Wrist pain: If there is bruising, this may be due to trauma and the formation of a hematoma (blood collection). If there is no trauma, this may be due to a gangl... Read More
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Dizziness: This is an interesting constellation of symptoms, and should be evaluated by your primary care doctor at your earliest convenience.
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Muscle cramping: Muscle cramping is a common complaint, and should first be evaluated by your primary care doctor.
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Dizziness: This sounds like a condition called benign positional vertigo (bpv), which results from an inner ear disturbance. Symptoms are worse with movement of... Read More
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Acne scars: This is best addressed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, as there are a whole host of options to help reverse skin damage.
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Peyronie's: Peyronie's can be emotionally and physically disabling -- while surgery is always an option, there has been some success reported with the topical app... Read More
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Cough: I agree with previous doctor -- your 16 month old needs to be examined by a doctor -- while waiting for an appointment, you could consider using honey... Read More
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Behcet Syndrome: Behcet syndrome is defined as a triad of symptoms: genital ulcers, oral (mouth) ulcers, and inflammation of a part of the eye called the uvea (uveitis... Read More
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Calorie reduction: If you reduce your daily calorie consumption by 500 (for a total of 3500 calories reduced in one week), you will lose one pound per week -- this is a ... Read More
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Numbness: Numbness in the hip area can be from a peripheral cause (meralgia paresthetica -- irritation of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) or central -- dis... Read More
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BV: Bv has several treatment options, one of which is Metronidazole -- call your treating physician and ask for an alternate treatment.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Weight loss: There is no effective way to lose weight "fast" -- rather, gradual weight loss is recommended. 1-2 pounds per week is the recommendation, through app... Read More
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Sore throat: A sore throat has many potential causes -- infectious (viral or bacterial), post nasal drip/allergies, gastroesophageal or laryngopharyngeal reflux, u... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: Cracking and popping is usually due to the movement of synovial fluid within the joint, and is usually not worrisome. If there is pain associated wit... Read More
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Weight Loss: Weight loss should always be a gradual process -- aim for 1-2 lbs. Per week through diet and exercise -- this is sustainable. Rapid weight loss usual... Read More
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Hair loss: Hair loss can have many causes -- medications, endocrine disorders, autoimmune disease, or genetics -- i recommend you see your physician for an appro... Read More
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Antiperspirant: Another option would be prescription drysol -- this is very strong and very effective -- talk to your doctor to see if you are a candidate.
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Gestational DM: This should be managed with your obstetrician, sometimes in conjunction with a maternal-fetal medicine subspecialist.
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Tenosynovitis: Start with your primary care doctor -- we can often make helpful recommendations. If your symptoms are moderate-severe, we may refer you to a special... Read More
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Alk Phos: While Primidone may be the culprit, bone or liver disease must be ruled out. I would recommend a fractionated alk phos (shows which isoenzyme is elev... Read More
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See your doctor: While anemia can certainly cause you to feel unwell, there is likely more to your symptoms -- see you doctor for an exam and a full workup.
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No: The antibiotic that you are taking has probably caused the yeast infection (antibiotics can kill some of your good bacteria as well) -- treatment for ... Read More
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she stopped it because she had a bad rash. But one doc says its likely not the lamotrigine causing rash since she has been on it a year already. she tried 4 approached all at once so who knows!!! K...Read More
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im sorry i didnt mean to do anything wrong and i u derstand u are not replacing any one but after a week of being sick and the antibiotics i was taking and told them at the er they still gave me more ...Read More
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The other response for this question seems to indicate that I should wait. My own physician didn't say one way or another, which implies that I should simply switch as you suggest. Thanks for your r...Read More
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