Chronic Care Management Specialist in Irving, TX

Chronic care management with Dr. Aslam at Internists of North Dallas involves medical monitoring, lifestyle changes, and often medications that reduce bothersome symptoms of a chronic disease or worsening medical problems. Chronic diseases are common, particularly among adults in the United States, but many are highly treatable with the right plan in place.

The following ongoing medical concerns may require medically supervised chronic care management:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• High triglycerides
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Thyroid disease
• Other hormone imbalances
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
• Kidney disease
• Obesity
• Cancer
• Mental health disorders

It’s common to have multiple chronic diseases; 42% of Americans have two or more. Early detection and management are vital to maintaining a long, healthy, and symptom-free life.

The exact cause of chronic diseases isn’t always clear, but common risks include carrying excess weight, lack of exercise, poor dietary habits, and a family history of chronic diseases. Other risk factors include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, aging, and toxin exposure.

Chronic diseases don’t always cause symptoms, at least not in the early stages. Over time, however, you may develop:

• Sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, or nasal congestion
• Frequent urination
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Changes in appetite
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Joint pain or swelling
• Nerve damage (numbness or tingling)
• Frequent infections
• Cold or heat sensitivity
• Fatigue
• Mood changes

Not all chronic diseases cause symptoms, which is why it’s vital to have routine health screenings at Internists of North Dallas.

Anyone with one or more chronic diseases is a candidate for chronic care management at Internists of North Dallas. To determine which disease you may have or how to best treat it, Dr. Aslam checks your vital signs, weighs you, completes a physical exam, and orders diagnostic tests (blood testing, urine tests, heart or lung function testing, imaging procedures, etc.).

Chronic care management at Internists of North Dallas may consist of:

• Watchful waiting
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Diet and exercise changes
• Dietary supplements 
• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescription medications
• Injections
• Breathing treatments
• Medical procedures
• Specialist referrals

Dr. Aslam personalizes a treatment that ensures an effective, long-lasting outcome and alters your plan as needed to maximize superior health and well-being.

Schedule a chronic care management visit at Internists of North Dallas by phone or request one online today. We are conveniently located at 4500 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving, TX 75038. We serve patients from Irving TX, Coppell TX, Euless TX, Las Colinas TX, Farmers Branch TX, Valley Ranch TX, and surrounding areas.