EXPERT
Dr. Leo Galland, MD
Internist
Dr. Leo Galland is an internist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Galland specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages with complex chronic disorders, most of whom have consulted numerous specialists without getting well. Dr. Galland’s practice is grounded in 3 principles: (1) Identify the root causes of each person’s disease; don’t just suppress symptoms with drugs. (2) Educate and empower patients to take control of their own health. (3) Treat every patient and every illness as unique. This blog describes a condition that underlies or complicates many of the most difficult disorders involving multiple body systems: chronic Lyme disease. It explores the scientific background for the controversy over chronic Lyme disease and describes the many facets that need to be considered for comprehensive treatment.
60 years
Experience
Dr. Leo Galland, MD
- New York, NY
- Harvard University
- Accepting new patients
The Challenge of Chronic Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is spreading across the country at an alarming rate. Cases are appearing not only in well-known endemic areas like the northeast, but in California and Florida and...
Do blood pressure medications affect male fertility?
Lisinopril has not been shown to interfere with fertility. In fact a 5-year study of men with low sperm counts demonstrated an increase in sperm count and motility at a dose of READ MORE
Lisinopril has not been shown to interfere with fertility. In fact a 5-year study of men with low sperm counts demonstrated an increase in sperm count and motility at a dose of 2.5 mg per day of lisinopril. Women, however, should not take lisinopril during pregnancy, because its use can cause serious developmental abnormalities in offsrping of the pregnancy.
