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Chronic Disease Management

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Chronic Disease Management services offered in Houston, TX

Chronic disease management can greatly improve your quality of life as you navigate life with a long-term illness like diabetes or depression. At Balance, Dr. Bryant and our team provide personalized chronic disease management services with appointments in the office and remote with telemedicine.

Chronic inflammatory diseases such as autoimmunity are particularly challenging.  Many such illnesses are associated with vitamin D deficiency and may be affected by hormone dysfunction.  Other micronutrient abnormalities may play a role, and Dr. Bryant performs careful consideration of each individual in a holistic manner.   Find out what your chronic disease management plan involves by scheduling an appointment over the phone or online at Balance Wellness Center today.

Chronic Disease Management Q & A

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is an ongoing service from Balance Wellness Center to help you manage a long-term illness. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines chronic diseases as conditions that typically last for a year or longer. These illnesses can cause ongoing pain as well as other symptoms like fatigue and can even lead to severe complications if you don’t manage them correctly. 

The team at Balance Wellness Center takes a holistic approach to treating your chronic disease with treatments and services that alleviate symptoms and help you become more functional in your day-to-day life. 

What does chronic disease management entail?

Chronic disease management looks a little different for everyone participating in it. The team at Balance Wellness Center regularly evaluates your health with lab work and other tests so they can use the results to guide your treatment and track trends in your health. 

Your chronic disease management at Balance Wellness Center might involve:

Medication management

Medications often play a key role in helping you manage a chronic illness. The team at Balance Wellness Center ensures you benefit from the medication you take at the dose you take it. 

Weight management

Weight management may benefit you if you have a chronic disease associated with lifestyle factors like sedentary behaviors or overeating. 

Exercise and other lifestyle changes

Exercise is often much more beneficial than people give it credit for when it comes to managing a chronic disease. The team might have additional recommendations like smoking cessation or dietary changes. 

Procedures

Various medical procedures might help with specific chronic diseases, such as injections, physical therapies, or surgery. 

Who can benefit from chronic disease management?

Our team personalizes your chronic disease management protocol to accommodate your particular illness or illnesses. The team at Balance Wellness Center specializes in chronic disease management for long-term conditions like:

  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Asthma
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Depression
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome

Many people have two or more chronic diseases. If this is the case for you, the team combines your chronic disease management strategies and ensures none of your medications interact dangerously. 

To find out how chronic disease management might work in your case, call Balance Wellness Center or schedule an appointment online today.