Chronic Conditions

More than 76% of adults in the United States have at least one chronic disease. If you’re at risk of a chronic condition or need help managing one, rely on Cecilia Medical Center in Ellicott City, Maryland. Their skilled team screens for and treats chronic disease to help you avoid costly complications. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What are chronic conditions?

Chronic conditions are long-term diseases that may last a lifetime. They’re sometimes preventable and can often be managed with medications, lifestyle modifications, or a combination of treatments. General health screenings at Cecilia Medical Center can detect chronic disease or determine how well you’re managing an ongoing condition. 

What are examples of chronic conditions?

Examples of chronic diseases often treated at Cecilia Medical Center include:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes 
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Osteoporosis
• Hormone imbalances
• Arthritis
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Thyroid disorders
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Illnesses
• Injuries
• Infections
• Allergies
• Asthma 
• Kidney or liver problems
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders

If you have a complex medical concern requiring care from another specialist, the Cecilia Medical Center team provides referrals. 

What are the symptoms of chronic conditions?

Not all chronic conditions cause symptoms initially, which is why disease screening at Cecilia Medical Center is helpful. Some lead to fatigue, joint pain, or increased hunger and thirst. You might experience shortness of breath, skin or hair changes, weight loss or gain, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, or trouble concentrating because of a chronic disease.  

What are the risk factors for chronic conditions?

Examples of chronic disease risk factors include:

• Aging
• Family history of chronic diseases
• Smoking or heavy alcohol use
• Lack of physical activity
• Excess body weight
• Poor nutritional habits
• Chronic stress
• Insufficient sleep

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits may reduce your risk of developing chronic conditions. 

How are chronic conditions diagnosed?

Diagnosing chronic conditions depends on what you’re being screened for. You might need lab testing (blood or urine testing), breathing tests, heart function tests, allergy testing, biopsies, bone scans, or other imaging procedures. 

Cecilia Medical Center also offers psychiatric evaluations to screen for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders. 

How are chronic conditions treated?

Treatments available for chronic conditions at Cecilia Medical Center include:

• Medication management
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Dietary supplements
• Nutrition counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Lifestyle changes

You might need routine medical monitoring to ensure a chronic disease treatment is working as designed. 

Schedule a chronic condition evaluation with the Cecilia Medical Center experts by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.