Sara McEvoy, PT, DPT
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Sara McEvoy, PT, DPT is a licensed and board-certified doctor of physical therapy. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston University. Sara is also a professional freelance writer and copywriter who researches and writes almost exclusively within the health and wellness field.
Posts By Sara McEvoy, PT, DPT
How Can You Prevent Crohn’s Disease?
It is not believed that Crohn’s disease can be prevented or cured. While symptoms can come and go, a person with Crohn’s disease will have the condition for life. This fact is a…
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Crohn's Disease Treatment Options
Treating and managing Crohn’s disease is a lifelong journey. Since symptom onset can be unpredictable and complications can develop over time, treatment options may need to change…
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Crohn's Disease Prognosis
It is possible to live a fulfilling and relatively normal lifestyle after getting diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. For some people, their condition remains mild and well-managed, and they…
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Crohn's Disease Epidemiology
Researchers believe the prevalence of Crohn’s disease is increasing. According to a recent study, there were about 6.8 million cases of inflammatory bowel disease (including…
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History of Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s disease was named after the doctor who first described the disease in 1932, an American gastroenterologist named Dr. Burrill B. Crohn. His colleagues, Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr.…
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Amlodipine Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Amlodipine is a popular drug for hypertension and chest pain (angina), but there are several alternative medications a doctor can prescribe instead. There are a wide variety of blood pressure…
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Amlodipine and Alcohol - Is It Safe To Drink While Taking?
People may experience unpleasant reactions when taking this drug while drinking alcohol. Side Effects Drinking alcohol while taking amlodipine may increase the medication’s side effects,…
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Amlodipine Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Patients should not stop taking amlodipine without checking with their doctor first. Suddenly stopping this medication may lead to a variety of withdrawal symptoms. How Long Do Amlodipine…
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Amlodipine and Pregnancy
It’s not clear whether amlodipine is 100% safe in pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. It’s also not known whether amlodipine is excreted significantly via the breast milk. So,…
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Amlodipine Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Amlodipine is currently the fifth most commonly prescribed drug in the United States. In 2017 alone, there were over 72,508,878 prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is right now,…
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