A chronic disease is a long-term illness, one that lasts longer than three months. Common chronic diseases include:
All chronic diseases require effective medical management. Even though chronic diseases aren’t usually completely curable, they’re manageable with the expert help available at Washington Internal Medicine.
Chronic disease usually occurs in people with certain risk factors. These include:
Chronic disease incidence increases with age. At least 88% of Americans older than 65 have one or more chronic diseases.
Many people who develop a chronic disease have a few of these risk factors. Preventive care at Washington Internal Medicine can help you identify these risk factors so you can mitigate them.
Chronic disease management is medical care that helps you reduce the effects of your chronic disease so you can enjoy a better quality of life and longer life.
At Washington Internal Medicine, chronic disease management includes screenings, regular checkups, a personalized treatment plan, lifestyle management, and education about your chronic disease.
Chronic disease management is different for each person. The type of disease, state of the disease, current symptoms, age, lifestyle, and other factors all play a role in determining the best way to manage the disease.
Your provider at Washington Internal Medicine can also collaborate with other medical providers, for example, a heart specialist, to manage your disease optimally.
Both conventional and alternative medical approaches are available at Washington Internal Medicine, and you’re given all the information you need to choose the best option for your circumstances and needs.
Chronic disease management is an ongoing endeavor, and it requires a commitment to daily healthy choices and regular medical appointments.
Washington Internal Medicine can recommend an appointment frequency for your situation. Many chronic disease management checkups can occur using telemedicine, so you can get the medical care you need without leaving home.
Call Washington Internal Medicine or book an appointment online for expert chronic disease management today.
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