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  • Sports medicine Dr. Larry Benson is treating stress fractures of the lower back. This can be seen in young athletes with pain over several weeks that does not get better. This is typically a chronic
    Sports medicine Dr. Larry Benson is treating stress fractures of the lower back.

  • It is important to be aware of the signs of a stroke. We explain why in this week's Neighborhood Health Watch. Judith McKenzie is making sure her patients know what to look for. Symptoms include visual
    It is important to be aware of the signs of a stroke. We explain why in this week's Neighborhood Health Watch.

  • In Chesterfield Dr. Larry Benson is helping patients with snapping hip syndrome. This is a condition characterized by a snapping sensation at the front and side of the hip when walking and running. Usually
    In Chesterfield Dr. Larry Benson is helping patients with snapping hip syndrome.

  • Shelia Clasbey is helping her patients control diabetes. She gives us important signs to look out for in this weeks Neighborhood Health Watch. It is important to look out for increased thirst and urine
    Shelia Clasbey is helping her patients control diabetes. She gives us important signs to look out for in this weeks Neighborhood Health Watch.

  • Food allergies are a growing problem and something you need to be prepared for. In Chester Dr. Teresa Stillion is dealing with food allergies, like peanut allergies. It is important to be aware of such
    Food allergies are a growing problem and something you need to be prepared for. In Chester Dr. Teresa Stillion is dealing with food allergies, like peanut allergies.

  • Dr. Teresa Stillion is on the case of a growing problem, type two diabetes. Sometimes there are no symptoms which prolong the time for detection, but some symptoms include increased thirst and urination.
    Dr. Teresa Stillion is on the case of a growing problem, type two diabetes.

  • Rebekah Wrenn a pharmacist at Johnston Willis is at the top of super bacteria. Clinically described as CRE, it is a family of germs that are hard to treat due to resistance to antibiotics. The CDC has
    Super bacteria is a family of germs that are hard to treat due to resistance to antibiotics.

  • Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating hypothyroidism. Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression and swelling in the neck (goiter). Annual screening exam with primary doctor may pick up
    Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating hypothyroidism. Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression and swelling in the neck (goiter). Annual screening exam with primary doctor may pick up

  • Larry Benson is treating compartment syndrome of the lower leg. A muscle in the compartment of your leg can become engorged with blood during exercise. This squeezes the nerve and can choke off the flow
    Larry Benson is treating compartment syndrome of the lower leg.

  • Dr. Judith McKenzie is helping his patients with prostate infections. Symptoms include an urgent need to urinate, weak urinary stream, painful urination and waking up at night to urinate. It is caused
    Dr. Judith McKenzie is helping his patients with prostate infections.

  • The flu is making a comeback. Dr. Kelly McDonald is calling it a "strong" upsurge in Influenza B in Chesterfield. She treated two different patients who told her they got it from someone else. She
    The flu is making a comeback.  Dr. Kelly McDonald is calling it a "strong" upsurge in Influenza B in Chesterfield.

  • It is one of the scariest things a parent can encounter. Autism is not an easy thing to deal with and there is a lot of information out there, but not all of it is useful. Dr. Christopher Ayers has
    It is one of the scariest things a parent can encounter.

    Autism is not an easy thing to deal with and there is a lot of information out there, but not all of it is useful.

    Dr. Christopher Ayers has dealt with autism quite a bit in his practice.  He sorts out fact from fiction.

  • Dr. Judith McKenzie is on top of narcolepsy. The symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, memory problems, depression and sudden spells of weakness. Despite adequate rest, people with narcolepsy remain
    Dr. Judith McKenzie is on top of narcolepsy.

  • Dr. Teresa Stillion is helping her patients avoid MRSA. MRSA is a skin infection that start as red areas or pimples that can develop into deep abscess pockets causing pain. It is seen quite frequently
    Dr. Teresa Stillion is helping her patients avoid MRSA.

  • Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating bronchitis. The symptoms are cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest tightness and fever. You can prevent this by stop smoking, treat congestion with expectorants
    Dr. Judith McKenzie is treating bronchitis.

  • Dr. Larry Benson is helping his patients with runner's knee. This can cause pain at the anterior knee that seems to be behind the knee cap. Avoid this with proper stretching and leg strength. Treatment
    Dr. Larry Benson is helping his patients with runner's knee.

  • Dr. Sheila Clasbey is treating respiratory infections. Symptoms include sinus congestion and drainage and cough. Prevention includes washing your hands and keeping your hands away from your face. Treat
    Dr. Sheila Clasbey is treating respiratory infections.

  • We are into spring training for runners and Dr. Larry Benson is seeing plenty of shin splints. It is lower leg pain on the front of the lower leg, below the knee and above the ankle. You can avoid
    We are into spring training for runners and Dr. Larry Benson is seeing plenty of shin splints.

  • It is cold and dry, but that doesn't mean allergies are not something to concern yourself with. Dr. Lauren Goode is finding patients coming in with allergy symptoms. Symptoms include post nasal drip
    It is cold and dry, but that doesn't mean allergies are not something to concern yourself with.

    Dr. Lauren Goode is finding patients coming in with allergy symptoms.

  • Dr. Kelly McDonald is making parents with kids under 6 aware of ferbile seizures This is a seizure that occurs in the setting of temperatures over 100.5 in children under age 6. In children with history
    Dr. Kelly McDonald is making parents with kids under 6 aware of ferbile seizures This is a seizure that occurs in the setting of temperatures over 100.5 in children under age 6. In children with history

  • We may have escaped our first brush with winter weather. But that doesn't mean it won't pop up again. Dr. Sheila Clasbey is warning her patients about snow dangers. The simple act of shoveling can
    We may have escaped our first brush with winter weather. But that doesn't mean it won't pop up again. Dr. Sheila Clasbey is warning her patients about snow dangers.

  • With the flu running rampant, many people think they have the flu, but it might not be that bad. Dr. Kelly McDonald is diagnosing the difference between the cold and the flu. Flu symptoms cause sore
    Dr. Kelly McDonald is diagnosing the difference between the cold and the flu.

  • Dr. Kelly McDonald is trying to help those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. This disorder may happen after real-life exposure, or indirectly through media exposure, to traumatic events.
    Dr. Kelly McDonald is trying to help those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.

  • The flu has officially arrived and it is not too late to protect yourself. Dr. Sheila Clasbey is already starting to see the flu. Symptoms include 100 degree or higher fever, headache, body aches,
    The flu has officially arrived and it is not too late to protect yourself. Dr. Sheila Clasbey is already starting to see the flu.

  • Dr. Christopher Ayers is treating eczema. These present as dry skin patches that can occur anywhere on the body. Eczema is caused by an irritant to the skin. It can be caused by a particular type
    Dr. Christopher Ayers is treating eczema.

  • Dr. Kelly McDonald is treating deep vein thrombosis. This is known as blood clots in the deeper vein collecting systems of the body. Smoking, pregnancy, medications, dehydration, immobility and family
    Dr. Kelly McDonald is treating deep vein thrombosis.

  • Dr. Larry Benson is helping his patients who are suffering from a problem that comes from walking or running. If the foot flattens more than usual or rolls "inward" more than usual, this is called over-pronation.
    Dr. Larry Benson is helping his patients who are suffering from a problem that comes from walking or running.

  • Dr. Kelly McDonald is seeing cases of the flu that lead to pneumonia. If you get the flu and the fever persists, resolves or recurs and your cough improves and then worsens, it could indicate pneumonia.
    Dr. Kelly McDonald is seeing cases of the flu that lead to pneumonia.

  • The sun is going down earlier and earlier and it is dark longer while we are awake. Dr. Judith McKenzie is making her patients aware of the seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms include feeling
    Dr. Judith McKenzie is making her patients aware of the seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

  • He is one of the biggest Quarterbacks in the game and the recent injury to Ben Rothlisberger is serious and could happen to any athlete playing a contact support. Dr. Larry Benson is treating SternoClavicular
    He is one of the biggest Quarterbacks in the game and the recent injury to Ben Rothlisberger is serious and could happen to any athlete playing a contact support.

    Dr. Larry Benson is treating sterno clavicular joint injuries. The SC joint connects the sternum or "breast plate" to the shoulder.

  • Dr. Sheila Clasbey is hoping you take advantage of the holidays. It's a great time to ask about health history when they visiting with relatives. This is a great opportunity to find out what risks
    Dr. Sheila Clasbey is hoping you take advantage of the holidays.

    It's a great time to ask about health history when they visiting with relatives.

  • Hanover & HenricoHanover & Henrico

  • Lauren Goode of Tuckahow is on the case of carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be brought on by
    Lauren Goode of Tuckahow is on the case of carpal tunnel syndrome.

  • In Henrico Dr. William Ferrar is treating allergies in the upper and lower respiratory tracts. He says they are getting more intense. When at home remedies aren't working call your doctor. Allergies
    Dr. William Ferrar is treating allergies in the upper and lower respiratory tracts.

  • We are approaching the time of year where people are going to get on the road and sometimes that can lead to trouble. In this weeks Neighborhood Health Watch Dr. Edwin Robinson is preparing his patients
    We are approaching the time of year where people are going to get on the road and sometimes that can lead to trouble.  
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  • Dr. Hayden Pasco in Short Pump is treating anxiety. Symptoms may include insomnia, heart palpitations, stomach pain, excessive worry, and short temper or mood swings. You can turn the tide with increased
    Dr. Hayden Pasco in Short Pump is treating anxiety. Symptoms may include insomnia, heart palpitations, stomach pain, excessive worry, and short temper or mood swings. You can turn the tide with increased

  • In The Fan Lauren Richardson is keeping a close watch on falls in the older population. A person is more likely to have a fall if they have dementia, leg weakness, arthritis, balance problems or if they
    In The Fan Lauren Richardson is keeping a close watch on falls in the older population.

  • Lauren Richardson is trying to convince her patients to shed the winter pounds. On average Americans gain 5-7 pounds over the winter months. Now that the weather is warming up, it is a perfect opportunity
    Lauren Richardson is trying to convince her patients to shed the winter pounds.
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  • Meet Our Doctors

  • Commonwealth Ob/Gyn Specialists 7605 Forest Ave., Suite 411 Richmond, VA 23229 Telephone: 804-285-8806 Fax: 804-288-6073 http://commonwealth-obgyn.com/ Education: Undergraduate: Hollins University Graduate:
    Commonwealth Ob/Gyn Specialists
    7605 Forest Ave., Suite 411
    Richmond, VA 23229
    Telephone: 804-285-8806

  • Chippenham & Johnston Willis Hospitals, Southside Address 7101 Jahnke Road or 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive Phone: (804) 320-3911 or (804) 330-2000
    Chippenham & Johnston Willis Hospitals, Southside
    Address 7101 Jahnke Road or 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive
    Phone: (804) 320-3911 or (804) 330-2000

  • Chester Family and Women's Health Address: 12900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831 Phone: 804-414-0436 Fax: 804-414-0437 Web site of Practice: http://gynspecialistsva.com/ Education:
    Chester Family and Women's Health
    Address: 12900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831
    Phone:  804-414-0436
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