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Chronic conditions that require management

Chronic conditions require management for the betterment of an individual’s overall health and lifestyle. Conditions that need ongoing care are as follows. 

1. Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition in which the body either doesn’t make the required insulin for the body or is unable to utilize the insulin produced. It leads to abnormal blood glucose levels in the body. It needs ongoing care, management, and lifestyle modifications to normalize the blood glucose levels. 

Some of the medications prescribed for diabetes management include: 

• Metformin 
• Glucophage 
• Insulin 
• Sulphonyl ureas

2. Lung & respiratory

Dealing with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma can significantly impact your quality of life. Chronic respiratory conditions that need continuous medical care include 

• Allergies affecting the respiratory tract 
• COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
• Dyspnea
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Asthma that leads to shortness of breath 

3. Aches and pains

Managing aches and pains that are long-term and severe is essential and can significantly affect one’s everyday life. These conditions can be managed and treated by lessening the pain, controlling symptoms, enhancing mobility, and improving overall physical well-being. Aches and pains that need continuous management include 

• Sciatica Back pain 
• Migraine
• Headache
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia

4. Autoimmune conditions

Autoimmune conditions are medical conditions where the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells. They can be life-threatening and need an early diagnosis, treatment plan, and continuous medical care.

Some of the autoimmune conditions that need ongoing management include: 

• Lupus erythematosus  
• MS (multiple sclerosis)
• Lyme disease
• Thyroid disease 
• Chronic sinusitis

5. Gastrointestinal conditions

Gastrointestinal conditions that need ongoing complete management include 

• Abdominal Pain
• Acid Reflux
• Constipation
• Crohn’s disease
• Diarrhea
• Gastritis
• Heartburn
• Hemorrhoids
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

6. Alzheimers & dementia

Coping, managing, and treating progressive conditions such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia (memory loss ) can be difficult for both patients and caregivers. It needs ongoing continuous care and needs to be monitored by the healthcare providers for effective treatment. 

7. Vertigo

Vertigo is the dizziness and feeling of spinning in the head. It’s not a medical condition but a symptom of underlying neuro (brain)  conditions. Suffering from chronic vertigo can have a significant impact on one’s daily routine and lifestyle. 

Some of the other chronic conditions that need an ongoing and continuous medical management are : 

• Anemia 
• Osteoporosis 
• Sleep disorders 
• Obesity