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Dr. Shubhi Kwatra, DO, FAAFP is a family medicine practitioner in Red Lion, PA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Shubhi Kwatra, DO, FAAFP is affiliated with WellSpan York Hospital, WellSpan Health and WellSpan Medical Group.
3193 Cape Horn Road
Red Lion, PA 17356
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Osteopathic Manipulation
Osteopathy is one of two distinct schools of medicine in the USA. Founded by Andrew Taylor Still in the late 19th century, osteopathy focuses on the prevention of illness and the ability of the body to heal itself. Both medical doctors (M.D.s) and doctors of osteopathy (D.O.s) attend medical school and several years of residency. One technique commonly used in osteopathy is osteopathic manipulation.
Osteopathic manipulation is similar but distinct from chiropractic care. It involves physical contact and pressure to treat disease and improve health. Treatments may include stretching, spinal traction, 'cracking' joints, or applying pressure to painful or stiff areas. It works particularly well for problems affecting the muscles and joints, such as back or neck pain, some kinds of headaches, and sports injuries.
In the case of more serious illnesses, some patients combine conventional treatments with osteopathic manipulation. Manipulation can increase blood flow, relax muscles, and increase movement, as well as make patients feel better. In this way, osteopathic manipulation can be effective for a wide variety of ailments.
Dr. Shubhi Kwatra, DO, FAAFP graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at York Hospital. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: York Hospital
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Shubhi Kwatra, DO, FAAFP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shubhi Kwatra, DO, FAAFP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Highmark Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Cigna, Capital BlueCross, Centene, Geisinger Health Plan, WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant, Gateway Highmark Wholecare, UPMC Health Plan, HPP/Jefferson Health Plan, Preferred Health Care, John Hopkins Health Care, InterGroup/Prime Health Services and South Central Preferred.
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Dr. Shubhi Kwatra practices family medicine in Red Lion, PA and York, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kwatra include primary care, gynecological problems, and diabetes management. Dr. Kwatra appears to be in-network for Capital BlueCross, Blue California, Cigna, and more. She studied medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Kwatra completed a residency program at York Hospital. Dr. Kwatra (or staff) is conversant in Hindi. Dr. Kwatra's hospital/clinic affiliations include WellSpan Medical Group and WellSpan York Hospital. WellSpan Health reports that Dr. Kwatra is accepting new patients at her office in Red Lion, PA.