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Playing (safely) in the sun 5/7/2010

New doctors aim to rebuild medical services
Fallon restaffs Webster facility after resignations
3/11/2010

A new you for a new year 2/5/2010

Fallon Clinic has received a Silver award in the category of "Best Overall Internet Site" among medical practices/clinics

Breaking Into Electronic Medical Records
Fallon Clinic charges ahead into a paperless doctor's office
11/9/2009

Click here to listen to "Physicians, Patients and PHRs", a podcast featuring Dr. Larry Garber.

Fallon Clinic Learning & Organizational Development Department wins prestigious "ASTD BEST Award" 10/2009

Fallon Clinic Electronic Health Record Featured on NECN
Massachusetts doctor's office goes paperless.
10/12/2009

Fallon Patients Go Online for Medical Records 9/20/2009

ReadyMED ready for business
Clinic is open nights, weekend hours
8/5/2009

Two Fallon Clinic Docs Named "Most Influential" 5/28/2009

Fallon Clinic Winner of AMDIS Award 5/4/2009

eHealthcare Leadership Awards 2008 Winner
Fallon Clinic has received a Silver award in the category of "Best Overall Internet Site"


The Bariatric Surgery Program at Fallon Clinic
Multidisciplinary Approach Offers Continuity of Care Aimed at Long-Term Weight Loss


Fit for life
More patients choosing joint replacement surgery to keep active 11/3/2008


A sunny salute
Columbus Day Parade honors traditions, pride


Personal care physicians play vital role in health care system

Fallon Clinic Named Among Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare 9/2008

Fallon Exec. To Head HR Group 7/21/2008

Patients again rate the doctors 7/10/2008

List of the 2008 Central Mass. 100 6/14/2008

The business of healing 3/31/2008

A new day for medical records 3/23/2008

New Fallon CEO 3/8/2008

Electronic medical records enter doctors offices 9/10/2007

Fit after 50 8/13/2007

Midwifes finding more and more clients 8/27/2006

Dr. Baltej Maini Announces Significant Expansion of Fallon Clinic Foundation 1/16/2006

Dr. Craig Samitt, COO featured on WTAG Radio, WTAG Radio 7/31/2005

Health plan `report card’ a first for state consumers, Worcester T&G 2/3/2005

Miracolous Mending, Worcester T&G 4/12/2004

Leominster woman selfless in leukemia fight, Worcester T&G 3/20/2004

Group Practice Transformation: Group Practice Journal 2/2004

 

Dealing with 'nervous' bowels

By Dr. Dmitry Levenson
The Webster Times

August 6, 2010   —  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as “spastic colon,” affects as many as 20 percent of people living in the United States and is a frequent cause of patient visits to the doctor.

This condition usually begins at a young age and is more commonly diagnosed in women. The most common symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain and change in bowel habits (either diarrhea or constipation). The abdominal pain usually consists of cramps and is frequently accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea and a sensation of being full after even a small meal.

Certain types of food and emotional stress tend to worsen these symptoms. For those with IBS, diarrhea frequently occurs right after a meal and may be accompanied by a sensation of extreme urgency. Constipation is another symptom that may be associated with IBS and may last from days to months.

While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, potential factors in the development of this disease may include overly active movement of the colon (peristalsis), which increases sensitivity of the affected patients, and previous gastrointestinal infections. It is important to stress the fact that, although at times very uncomfortable, IBS has a benign prognosis and never leads to any longterm problems. Treatment of IBS is directed towards relieving the symptoms — there are several effective medications used to lessen the spasms leading to abdominal pain and bloating, and sometimes modification of the diet helps as well. It is important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor so that necessary tests are done to exclude other more serious conditions causing the problem.

Dr. Dmitry Levenson is a primary care physician and site chief of the Webster Fallon Clinic.



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