If you have high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, arthritis, or another chronic disease, see the experts at Greenhaven Family Practice in Sacramento, California. Osteopathic medicine physician Scarlett Lu, DO, offers chronic disease management to diminish unpleasant symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Call the Greenhaven Family Practice office.
Chronic disease management includes prevention and proper treatment of diseases to reduce the risk of bothersome symptoms and complications. Greenhaven Family Practice takes a holistic approach to treating conditions, minimizing the use of medications whenever possible. The result is improved health and a better quality of life for men and women.
Examples of common chronic diseases include:
Dr. Lu screens for and helps you manage these or other ongoing diseases you may encounter. She is highly trained and has many years of experience managing common chronic diseases.
The following factors may increase your risk of developing a chronic disease:
The cause of chronic disease isn’t always known and may develop because of multiple factors. Prevention measures include eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, not smoking, and avoiding excessive alcohol.
Dr. Lu completes a medical evaluation to screen for a chronic disease or its risk factors. She weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and checks your blood pressure and other vital signs. She also reviews your medical history, including your symptoms, medications, past diagnoses, and lifestyle habits.
She evaluates your eyes, ears, nose, throat, breathing, and heartbeat during a physical exam. She may recommend urine testing, blood tests, lung function testing, heart function tests, allergy testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.
Chronic disease management at Greenhaven Family Practice focuses on natural remedies that reduce pain and other bothersome symptoms. Dr. Lu offers:
She also provides prescription medications or referrals if other treatments haven’t worked or you have a complex medical problem. Dr. Lu follows up with you as needed to ensure your treatment is effective and happily answers questions you might have.
To take advantage of chronic disease management at Greenhaven Family Practice, call the office today.