Chronic Disease Management

Chronic diseases affect more than half of adults in the United States. At Pronto Med Care in Toms River, New Jersey, board-certified physician Jessica Carpenter, MD, and her outstanding team offer chronic disease management for people of all ages, reducing the risk of costly medical complications. Call the office or use the online booking feature today to schedule an evaluation.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management at Pronto Med Care involves medical monitoring, screenings, and treatments for chronic (ongoing) diseases common among people in the United States. These diseases typically don’t cause symptoms or problematic issues when managed effectively. See your provider if you’ve been diagnosed with a disease or suspect you have one. 

What can chronic disease management address?

Examples of chronic diseases include:

Diabetes

Diabetes is a common disease that reduces your body’s ability to control blood sugar. Uncontrolled blood sugar can cause nerve damage, organ damage, and other life-threatening complications. 

High blood pressure

High pressure in your blood vessels can cause your heart to work harder, increasing the risk of heart problems.

Heart disease

Heart disease damages your heart, increasing the chance of a heart attack, stroke, or other severe complications. 

Arthritis

Arthritis is a disease that causes joint inflammation, deterioration, stiffness, swelling, pain, and decreased range of motion. When not treated, arthritis can lead to joint disfigurement.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens your bones, increasing the risk of fractures. 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

COPD is a lung condition that causes inflammation, obstructed airflow, and difficulty breathing (particularly during exercise) when left untreated.

What are the symptoms of chronic diseases?

The symptoms associated with chronic diseases depend on the type and severity of your condition. You might have no symptoms or experience fatigue, shortness of breath, frequent urination, weight changes, joint pain, weakness, or other unusual symptoms. 

What can I expect during chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management at Pronto Med Care consists of medical evaluations, diagnostic testing when necessary, and medications or other treatments that help manage your condition and prevent complications.

The Pronto Med Care team checks your vital signs, weighs you, and reviews your medications and medical history. 

They also complete a medical exam to look for signs of potential issues. You might need blood testing, urine tests, bone scans, lung- or heart-function testing, imaging procedures, or additional diagnostic tests to detect problems or determine how well your treatment works.

Follow up with your Pronto Med Care specialist as often as needed to properly manage a chronic disease.

Take advantage of chronic disease management by calling the Pronto Med Care office or using the online booking feature today.