Dr. Harijay Bhat, MD
Physician
Internal Medicine
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Harijay Bhat
SIU School of Medicine
N Rutledge Street
Springfields, Illinois 62702
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N Rutledge Street
Springfields, Illinois 62702
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(217) 787-0885
Patient Education Resources
How can I reduce my blood pressure without taking medication?
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
What are the risks for an adult with atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...