How your doctors in Brandon, FL, can help with treatment of chronic diseases
Chronic diseases are common, and they can affect people of any age, from children to seniors. Your doctor can help you get relief from chronic diseases, so you can live a healthy life. Drs. Joel and Elizabeth Biggers at Biggers Family Medicine in Brandon, FL, provide comprehensive medical services, including treatment of chronic diseases, so you can feel better.
According to the Centers for Disease Control or CDC, a chronic disease is:
- A condition that lasts 1 year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limits the activities of daily living, or both
Examples of chronic diseases include:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Obesity
Chronic diseases can be caused by a few lifestyle factors you can control, including:
Smoking and tobacco use–which can cause cancer and a variety of other chronic diseases.
Excessive alcohol consumption–which can cause liver damage.
Lack of physical activity–which can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.
Inadequate nutrition–which can contribute to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.
Your doctor can help manage your chronic disease too. In addition to the lifestyle changes listed above, your doctor may recommend:
- Lab testing, to determine current cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and other factors
- Imaging studies, to evaluate damage to tissues, bones, and other structures
- Medication therapy, to manage symptoms including inflammation and pain
- Physical therapy, to help maintain strength, mobility, and flexibility
- Surgical therapy, to restore function, remove cancerous tissue, and achieve other treatment goals
Chronic diseases don’t have to control your life. Your doctor can help manage your chronic diseases, so you can live a healthy, active life. To find out more about chronic diseases and how your doctor can help you feel better, call Drs. Joel and Elizabeth Biggers at Biggers Family Medicine in Brandon, FL. You can reach them in the office by calling (813) 655-4646, so call today.