Chronic Illnesses
A chronic or long-term illness means having to adjust to the demands of the illness and the therapy used to treat the condition. There may be additional stresses since chronic illness might change the way you live, see yourself, and relate to others.
While many illnesses can be considered chronic, there are 12 major chronic conditions that are a significant burden in terms of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs including:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Lung cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Depression
- Type 2 diabetes
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Liver disease
Through regularly scheduled visits, you and your physician stay connected, which leads to better, more coordinated care. Your primary care physician also can help identify care gaps and monitor your condition between scheduled visits.
Dr. Jessica Adkins is prepared to help patients with all types of chronic disease. A chronic condition requires ongoing treatment and monitoring; in other words, there is no cure. Many patients with chronic illnesses have multiple conditions. Our approach to chronic disease management rests on a healthy patient-doctor relationship.
We strive to educate patients and provide ways for patients to self-manage their disease. Many aspects of self-care are emphasized, such as nutrition, emotional health, sleep quality, and overall well-being. We are committed to spending sufficient time with each patient to address health concerns in-depth and provide the best possible care.
Chronic disease management works best when a patient and doctor can work together. Dr. Jessica Adkins genuinely loves helping patients with chronic illnesses find a better way to live.
Contact Dr. Jessica Adkins for help managing your chronic medical condition.