How treatment for chronic disease can help you:
If you don’t feel well for days at a time, with recurring symptoms, it may be time to see your provider. It’s easy for chronic diseases to go unrecognized and undiagnosed. Fortunately, Dr. Teresa Hubka can help you manage your body and symptoms through treatment for a variety of chronic illnesses.
At Comprehensive Wellness Care, you are offered a wide range of medical services, including treatment of chronic disease.
Dr. Hubka is an expert at diagnosing and treating conditions and illnesses but first, you must be aware of the signs and symptoms of chronic disease such as the following:
- Experiencing fatigue most days of the week
- Persistent headaches or body aches
- Sudden and substantial weight loss
- Sudden and substantial weight gain
- Frequent swelling in and around joints
These are a few of the most common illnesses in Women's Health, along with some of their signs and symptoms:
Arthritis; joint swelling and pain, fatigue, loss of mobility, flexibility, and range-of-motion
Diabetes; nerve pain in your extremities, frequent feelings of hunger or thirst, inability to heal from an injury, bruising easily
Heart disease; chest pain, chest pressure, difficulty breathing, fatigue
Cancer; sudden weight loss, moderate to severe pain, general fatigue
The first step in treating chronic disease is to accurately diagnose the disease. This is accomplished with:
Laboratory testing - blood tests, urinalysis, cholesterol, and blood sugar measurement, and more
Taking vital signs - blood pressure, pulse, respirations, height, and weight
Imaging studies - x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, etc.
Past and current medical history - hospitalizations, medications, allergies, current medical issues, etc.
Once you have received a diagnosis, your doctor will develop a customized treatment plan, designed to relieve your pain and other symptoms, and either helps you regain full health or help you manage your disease. Forms of treatment may include:
- Medication therapy
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lifestyle modification, including diet and exercise
- Surgical therapy, if necessary
Your doctor can help you feel better and get back to enjoying your life. To begin learning about signs, symptoms, and treatments for chronic illness, call the Comprehensive Wellness Care at (773) 549-8900.