Chronic Disease Management

Chronic disease management uses lifestyle changes, prescription medication, and therapeutic interventions to improve health and quality of life. At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, primary care, medical weight loss, and aesthetics specialist, Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Yetunde Sannoh, MD, provides high-quality chronic disease management to adults. No matter what long-term illness you’re suffering from, chronic disease management can help. Call Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic today to schedule a chronic disease management appointment, or book your visit online.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management is an internal medicine subspecialty that diagnoses and treats incurable, long-term illnesses. It makes living with chronic illness easier and helps you manage your symptoms so you can live an active, vibrant lifestyle. 

What types of illnesses can benefit from chronic disease management?

At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic, Dr. Sannoh uses chronic disease management to treat various illnesses, including:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety
• Cancer
• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

You might be a candidate for chronic disease management if you have an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Dr. Sannoh develops a personalized treatment plan to ease symptoms and improve digestive health. 

Can chronic disease management help with a substance abuse disorder?

Yes. At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic, Dr. Sannoh regularly prescribes chronic disease management to people with substance use disorders (SUDs), including marijuana use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and opioid use disorder.

Dr. Sannoh knows that SUDs affect your physical and mental health. Rather than trying to mask symptoms, such as cravings, she develops personalized treatment plans that include counseling, prescription medication, and lifestyle guidance. 

She can even coordinate care between specialists to optimize your results. 

What does chronic disease management involve?

At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic, Dr. Sannoh tailors chronic disease management to each person’s goals and needs. Most treatment plans include:

Lifestyle counseling

Chronic illnesses affect all aspects of your life. People suffering from them are more likely to experience chronic pain, exhaustion, and poor mental health. Dr. Sannoh teaches you how to minimize symptoms through healthy lifestyle changes like eating well, exercising regularly, staying hydrated, and getting plenty of sleep.

Nutrition guidance

Many chronic conditions, like diabetes and heart disease, require you to change your relationship with food. Dr. Sannoh makes dietary recommendations, ensuring you get the necessary vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to thrive.

Prescription medication

Healthy lifestyle changes and improved nutrition can relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life, but most chronic illnesses also require treatment with medication. Dr. Sannoh prescribes medications that align with your needs.

She adjusts dosages as necessary and monitors your results with regular blood work to reduce the risk of negative interactions. 

Call Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic today to schedule a chronic disease management appointment, or book your visit online.