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Q: What is chronic disease management?

A chronic disease is one that lasts longer than a year and requires ongoing medical attention. Chronic diseases often limit your daily activities. Management of chronic disease means controlling your daily symptoms and preventing complications associated with your condition. Without management, chronic diseases can cause health problems or progress. The chronic disease management offered at Family Medicine Clinic and Women’s Health involves preventive measures, such as regular screenings, check-ups, monitoring, and patient education. Your provider also coordinates care with specialists who are handling complex issues associated with your chronic disease.

Q: What is a well-woman exam?

A well-woman exam is an essential annual visit. The visit usually begins around age 13-15 and involves discussion of issues like a girl’s menstrual cycle, abnormal pelvic symptoms, and her sexuality. These early visits do not include a pelvic exam. At age 21, a well-woman exam starts to include a pelvic exam and a clinical breast exam. You can use these visits to ask questions about unusual symptoms, like abnormal vaginal discharge, heavy periods, or pelvic pain. It is also the time to start Pap smears — simple screenings that check for abnormal cells on your cervix. Pap smears are an important preventive step against cervical cancer. You should also ask your provider about any issues relevant to your sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted diseases. If you have concerning symptoms, your provider can schedule the proper tests and screenings. Women approaching menopause may use well woman-exams to discuss problems that occur with hormonal changes, like hot flashes and weight gain. Your well-woman visits are important even after menopause to address issues like osteoporosis and heart disease.

What are some common chronic diseases?

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What is chronic disease management?

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How do you treat allergies and asthma?

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How do you diagnose allergies and asthma?

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What are the signs and symptoms of allergies and asthma?

Allergies can cause symptoms in your respiratory system, on your [...]

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What are allergies and asthma?

Allergies and asthma can occur separately or together, depending on [...]

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What women’s health screening tests do I need?

Women’s health focuses on health screenings that can identify potential [...]

By valethealth|2023-04-27T10:33:01+00:00April 27, 2023|Women’s Health|Comments Off

What is a well-woman exam?

A well-woman exam is an essential annual visit. The visit [...]

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What is included in women’s health services?

Comprehensive women’s health care addresses a variety of issues that [...]

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