Chronic Disease Management

What are chronic diseases?

Chronic diseases are illnesses that last for an extensive amount of time. They last for at least a year and require a fair amount of medical care during that time. 

Some chronic diseases are preventable with a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet, but many factors, including your environment and genetics, are also outside your control.  

House Call NP, LLC specializes in managing chronic diseases such as: 

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• High triglycerides
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Atrial fibrillation
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Migraines
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Hypothyroidism
• Obesity
• Emphysema
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Acid reflux
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Colitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psoriasis
• Prostate enlargement
• Menopause
• Parkinson's disease
• Epilepsy
• Chronic fatigue syndrome 

House Call NP, LLC, can arrange testing and evaluations to diagnose and rule out conditions like these.

What is chronic disease management?

Many chronic diseases are incurable, lifelong conditions. While some are more treatable than others, and it's possible for a few of them to go into remission, they can all deeply affect your well-being in the meantime. 

Chronic disease management is a collection of services that help you reduce symptoms of a chronic disease and mitigate its effects on your life. You work closely with your House Call NP, LLC provider to evaluate you and choose strategies to include in your long-term care plan. 

Even if your chronic disease lasts for the rest of your life, chronic disease management greatly reduces your risk of complications and can extend your lifespan, all while improving your overall quality of life. 

How does chronic disease management work?

Chronic disease management looks different for each person with a chronic disease. Care plans also differ widely between specific conditions. It's likely your care plan will involve more than one strategy, including:

Lifestyle optimization

Changing your lifestyle can significantly improve your well-being while managing a chronic disease. House Call NP, LLC works with you to develop a healthier diet, exercise routine, better sleep habits, and a plan to manage stress. 

Medication management

Medications benefit chronic diseases in numerous ways, often by reducing symptoms. There are medications available for physical conditions like diabetes or osteoporosis, as well as mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. 

House Call NP, LLC can help you with medication management to ensure you get the safest and most effective treatments.

Treatments

Treatments at your home can assist with chronic disease management. For example, your provider may recommend steroid injections for osteoarthritis. 

To find out more about your chronic disease and chronic disease management, call House Call NP, LLC, or request an appointment online today.