Chronic Disease Management

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management with Dr. Okorie at WellAxis Health involves routine medical monitoring to help you effectively manage a long-term (chronic) disease. 

Keeping disease symptoms and complications at bay can reduce your risk of a heart attack, stroke, organ failure, and other life-threatening medical concerns. Dr. Okorie follows up routinely to ensure exceptional health outcomes.

Which conditions can chronic disease management help treat?

At WellAxis Health, Dr. Okorie can help you manage the following chronic conditions and more:

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Osteoporosis
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Arthritis
• Thyroid disease
• Hormone imbalances
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Cancer 

He can also help you reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common mental health disorders. 

WellAxis Health offers urgent care services, lab and drug-screen orders, and medically supervised weight loss, in addition to chronic disease management.

What can I expect during chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management at WellAxis Health involves a review of your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, medications, and goals. Dr. Okorie discusses your body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. 

He may order blood, urine, or other diagnostic tests to diagnose a chronic disease or determine whether you’re managing a previously diagnosed condition effectively.

After receiving your lab test results, Dr. Okorie creates a treatment plan to help you avoid complications. Your customized treatment may consist of:

• Healthy lifestyle changes
• Medical weight loss
• Dietary supplements
• Medication management
• Specialist referrals

If you need a medical procedure or care for a complex chronic disease or its complications, Dr. Okorie can refer you to another specialist.

It’s helpful to eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, stay active, get enough sleep, avoid smoking and excess alcohol, and minimize stress. You might try yoga, tai chi, meditation, mindfulness, massage, or deep breathing.

How often should I schedule chronic disease management visits?

Dr. Okorie determines how often to schedule virtual follow-up appointments to ensure effective chronic disease management. You might see him yearly, twice a year, every few months, or monthly if necessary. 

Call the WellAxis office anytime if you develop new or unusual symptoms, become ill or injured, or have questions about your treatment plan.

Schedule a virtual chronic disease management visit with Dr. Okorie at WellAxis Health by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.