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Dr. Steven G. Bardfield, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
Dr. Steven Bardfield is a physiatrist practicing in Hinsdale, IL. Dr. Bardfield is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Bardfield focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Bardfield can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
31 years
Experience
Dr. Steven G. Bardfield, MD
- Hinsdale, IL
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Is there any medicine for feeling numbness?
Rather than seek a medicine for numbness, you should first see a physician, such as a Neurologist to diagnose why you are having numbness. Numbness can be the result of a pinched READ MORE
Rather than seek a medicine for numbness, you should first see a physician, such as a Neurologist to diagnose why you are having numbness. Numbness can be the result of a pinched nerve(s) or secondary to a disease such as diabetes.
I am on an allergy medicine. Could it cause asthma?
It is more likely that you are allergic to that medication. Stop it and immediately talk to you doctor. Feeling as though your throat is closing is an emergency.
Why is my wife behaving so negatively?
First off, let's not use the term "wrong" with her. I find it's best to approach this directly with your spouse. For example, "Jane, I have noticed that you seem unhappy and READ MORE
First off, let's not use the term "wrong" with her. I find it's best to approach this directly with your spouse. For example, "Jane, I have noticed that you seem unhappy and are negative quite often and that concerns me and makes me sad. Can you think of any reason(s) for you to be unhappy right now? Anything at all. Work, home, kids, job, me?....." Let her think about it and answer. If she comes up with nothing at all or feels depressed, then a psychiatrist may be considered. Don't minimize her feelings. Good luck.
I am not getting relief from my back pain in spite of pain killers. Please advise.
It would be best to get a work up by a physician who specializes in spine care. A physical exam, x-rays, MRI...etc can go a long way when coupled with a good physical therapist. READ MORE
It would be best to get a work up by a physician who specializes in spine care. A physical exam, x-rays, MRI...etc can go a long way when coupled with a good physical therapist. Pain killers don't solve anything.
Really unhappy with physical therapy - should I try physiatry?
Radiating pain may imply nerve rot irritation which is easily diagnosed by an MRI. A finding on an MRI that fits the distribution of your pain may open the door to specific xray READ MORE
Radiating pain may imply nerve rot irritation which is easily diagnosed by an MRI. A finding on an MRI that fits the distribution of your pain may open the door to specific xray guided epidural injections to alleviate your radiating pain.
