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Suzie Obman, RN

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I am a family practice registered nurse with almost a decade of experience and love my job! I have experience in the critical care setting for the CCU and ICU but have finally found my home working in a wonderful private practice treating families of all ages. I enjoy writing and sharing health advice online so please follow me.

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Suzie Obman, RN

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Chicago, IL
Resurrection University
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A Nurse's Tips for Avoiding the Flu

It's true. The best way to prevent the flu is simply to get the vaccine every year. However, good health habits, such as covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands...

Why Patients Are More Honest with Nurses than Doctors

There are plenty of studies around the world regarding the most trusted professions in the workforce, and nurses are usually ranked higher than other others in these surveys....

How to Deal with Health Anxiety

What exactly is health anxiety? There are two types: Somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder, also known as hypochondriasis. A lot of people with health anxiety...

For diagnosing the cause of a stomach pain what are the tests normally recommended?

First, a doctor must do a full examination to diagnose the cause of the stomach pain. If it's a serious problem, the doctor may recommend blood tests, urine tests, and imaging READ MORE

First, a doctor must do a full examination to diagnose the cause of the stomach pain. If it's a serious problem, the doctor may recommend blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies to find the exact cause.

What are the early side effects of radiation therapy apart from fatigue, skin issues and hair loss?

Yes, there could be other side effects, but most of the time it depends on where exactly you are getting the therapy. Some include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, READ MORE

Yes, there could be other side effects, but most of the time it depends on where exactly you are getting the therapy. Some include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, as well as incontinence

Can PCOD be corrected with radiation therapy?

Not necessarily. Treatment usually is management with hormones, so birth control pills, metformin, statin, etc. Treatment for PCOD is a mix of self-care, so weight-loss and exercise, READ MORE

Not necessarily. Treatment usually is management with hormones, so birth control pills, metformin, statin, etc. Treatment for PCOD is a mix of self-care, so weight-loss and exercise, along with medication.

What's the earliest I can get a mammogram?

There is never such a thing as too early. Typically, it's recommended for women to have their mammograms once they turn forties. However, because you have a family a family history READ MORE

There is never such a thing as too early. Typically, it's recommended for women to have their mammograms once they turn forties. However, because you have a family a family history of breast cancer, you should consider getting a mammogram earlier. You should have a mammogram every year.

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Suzie Obman, RN

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A Nurse's Tips for Avoiding the Flu

Why Patients Are More Honest with Nurses than Doctors

How to Deal with Health Anxiety

For diagnosing the cause of a stomach pain what are the tests normally recommended?

What are the early side effects of radiation therapy apart from fatigue, skin issues and hair loss?

Can PCOD be corrected with radiation therapy?

What's the earliest I can get a mammogram?

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