Chronic Diseases don’t resolve on their own. You learn to manage them, and your Preventive Medicine physician can help. Dr. Camille Dillard of Camille Dillard DO Health & Wellness in Rome, NY, provides a wide range of Preventive Medicine services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of Chronic Diseases.
What You Need To Know About Chronic Diseases
Chronic Diseases can be caused by several factors including:
- Aging
- Genetics
- Immune system problems
- Poor diet and malnutrition
- A sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking and tobacco use
- Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
Chronic Diseases can affect people of any age, from young children to adults, to seniors. Some of the most common Chronic Diseases include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Cancer
- Obesity
- Asthma
- Lupus
- Crohn’s disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Prevention is the key to staying healthy and avoiding Chronic Diseases. Taking a few important steps now can help you avoid developing a Chronic Disease in the future. Remember to:
- Avoid smoking, vaping, or using tobacco products
- Avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
- Eat a healthy, nutrient-dense diet from locally raised foods
- Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
- Manage your stress
Your Preventive Medicine physician can help you achieve optimal health by developing a customized action plan, which may include:
- Medication management to reduce symptoms
- Lifestyle modifications to quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption
- Nutritional counseling to provide optimal intake of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats
- Meal planning to help you avoid snacking and eat nutritious, heart-healthy meals
- Regular exercise and activity to keep your heart and body strong
- Stress reduction techniques to help you focus and keep your brain and heart healthy
- Routine testing and wellness visits to monitor your overall health
Want To Know More?
To learn more about diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Diseases and how your Preventive Medicine physician can help you, call Dr. Camille Dillard of Camille Dillard DO Health & Wellness in Rome, NY. You can reach her in the office by calling (888) 338-9355, so call today.