Chronic Disease Management

Managing a chronic disease properly is vital to reduce the risk of troublesome complications. At Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, in Orlando, Florida, certified adult care and gerontology nurse practitioner Babara Francis, APRN-BC, MSN/ED, and her staff provide chronic disease management for patients aged 15 and older. Schedule an evaluation by phone or online today.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management at Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating ongoing diseases you or a family member might face. Babara utilizes highly effective treatments that ease bothersome symptoms and reduce your risk of nerve damage, a heart attack, a stroke, joint degeneration, and other complications.

Risk factors for developing a chronic disease include a family history of chronic disease, carrying excess weight, stress, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, and smoking or drinking alcohol in excess. 

Which conditions can chronic disease management address?

Chronic diseases commonly treated at Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, include:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

High blood pressure is a condition that affects pressure inside your blood vessels. When not treated, it can increase your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Fortunately, high blood pressure is highly treatable.

Diabetes 

Diabetes is a disease that diminishes your body’s ability to control blood sugar levels. When not managed properly, you might experience increased hunger or thirst and frequent urination. Complications associated with untreated diabetes include nerve damage, heart issues, organ damage, foot problems, and more. 

Arthritis

Arthritis negatively affects your joints, often causing stiffness, swelling, and pain. When not treated, it can cause debilitating joint damage or disability. 

Thyroid disease

Your thyroid hormone affects your metabolism and numerous other body processes. Thyroid diseases can cause weight loss or gain, fatigue, depression, menstruation issues in women, and changes in your hair or skin. You might also experience feeling too hot or too cold.

Other chronic conditions

Many other chronic conditions exist, including osteoporosis, hormone imbalance, asthma, allergies, heart disease, high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety. Babara helps you manage your disease or refers you to another specialist for care. 

What does chronic disease management consist of?

Babara completes a comprehensive evaluation to determine which chronic disease management solution is best suited for you. 

She checks your vital signs, weighs you, and completes a physical exam. You might need heart-function testing, blood tests, urine testing, lung-function tests, imaging procedures, or other tests.

Your personalized chronic disease management care plan may consist of:

• Dietary changes
• Other healthy lifestyle habit changes
• Behavior-change counseling
• Medications
• Medical procedure
• Specialist referrals

Babara might refer you to another specialist if you have a complex chronic disease that requires in-depth care or surgery.

Schedule a chronic disease management consultation at Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, by phone or online today.