Chronic Conditions
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Living with a chronic condition is difficult, but working with a doctor who understands how your symptoms affect your entire being makes it possible to achieve the best level of wellness. Dr. Maria Swetech in Clinton Township uses a hands-on, whole-body approach to good health so you can learn to manage your chronic condition comfortably and safely.
Chronic Condition Types
Your chronic condition does not have to rule your life. There will be days when you feel like your body is losing, but there will also be days when you thrive. The power of a chronic condition fluctuates depending on lifestyle, nutrition, and tailored care, but with help from your doctor, you can have more good days.
Anxiety and Depression
Autoimmune conditions also include type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, Sjogren’s syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and more. At Swetech Family Medicine, we carefully consider all symptoms, as well as lifestyle and health history, to deliver a well-rounded and accurate diagnosis and customized treatment plan. Our goal is to treat autoimmune conditions at their source and beyond. Wellness is about learning how to manage your disease and structure your life so you can be healthy inside and out in all ways.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways that can be controlled with accurate diagnosis and treatment. Your doctor works with the body to relax respiratory muscles, free restrictions of the chest and ribs, improve lymphatic drainage, and identify aggravating factors. Combined with anti-inflammatory medication and inhalers, these efforts can minimize the frequency of asthma attacks.
Cardiovascular Complications
High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease are common cardiovascular conditions. In osteopathic medicine, holistic methods manage these threats to your well-being. Lifestyle changes and diet adjustments can make a significant difference in modifying cardiovascular risk and balance systems of the body, so you feel you have some control over your health.
Diabetes
Environment, nutrition, and lifestyle play a role in the chances of becoming diabetic, though some people are predisposed to develop diabetes because of genetics. This chronic condition demands daily care to manage blood sugar and regulation of your entire being. Tending to diabetes with doctor support is essential to stay on top of the condition and ward off other health problems such as poor circulation, vision problems, and joint diseases.
Migraine Headaches
Migraines are a neurological disorder that interrupt daily life, with intense aching sometimes lasting for days. Migraine management with the support of your doctor involves increasing awareness of triggers or behaviors that signal an impending migraine and potentially reduce side effects.
Pain
Chronic pain can be caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia, degenerative discs, neuropathy, or injuries. Strain to one nerve or muscle can impact how the body works and sometimes is indicative of an undiagnosed complication. The most effective pain management involves hands-on, body manipulation therapies that target areas of discomfort.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Irregular periods, lengthy periods, excess facial hair, and severe acne are hallmarks of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that puts women of reproductive age at risk for other chronic health problems. Work with a doctor who addresses the risks of PCOS and recognizes symptoms including inflammation, hormone complications, and obesity.
Sleep Apnea
Millions of people suffer from a sleep disorder that causes them to stop breathing. This life-threatening chronic condition is caused by an obstruction of the soft tissues in the throat and nasal passages. Heavy snoring, excessive daytime fatigue, headaches, and difficulty concentrating are signs of obstructive sleep apnea and will continue without diagnosis and treatment.
Visit Dr. Maria Swetech to Discuss Chronic Conditions
Dr. Maria Swetech offers customized care for chronic conditions. She evaluates the entire body and its systems to determine what’s happening beyond obvious symptoms and recommends treatments and adjustments that can change your life and make you feel better. Contact her to schedule a consultation.
