Chronic Illness Doctors Brunswick

Chronic disease can affect every aspect of your life, from your ability to work and socialise to long-lasting health impacts. Living with a chronic condition can be isolating and stressful, and it may result in significant, unwanted changes in your lifestyle.

Luckily, you don’t have to face your chronic condition on your own. The doctors consulting at the Lotus Medical Centre in Brunswick, Victoria, have plenty of experience helping their chronic disease patients manage their conditions and lead a satisfying life.

Don’t suffer in silence—please call us today to book an appointment with your doctor to discuss managing your chronic condition!

Pain Management

Chronic pain has numerous causes, some less understood than others. No single treatment is enough to manage chronic pain, which is why your doctor will work with you to develop a management plan that works for you.

Diabetes Assessment and Management

Diabetes can have a massive impact on your life and health. Your doctor can provide comprehensive care to assess your condition and create a management plan to help you manage it. Our nurse-educators can help you understand the disease and how it can affect you, while your doctor will provide regular health checks to ensure you’re on the right track.

Asthma Assessment and Management

Asthma can be debilitating, but several treatment options allow patients to lead a normal life. The doctors we support will assess the severity of their patient’s asthma and provide their patients with options to minimise the impact it will have on their life. These can include long-term control medications and learning to recognise when an attack is imminent and how to deal with it.

Hypertension Management

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, increases your chance of cardiovascular disease. Your doctors can provide you with a tailored plan that will include dietary and exercise guidelines and any other treatment options to help you manage your condition.

Hypercholesterolemia Management

Elevated cholesterol can clog arteries and result in coronary heart disease. While some factors that cause high cholesterol are intrinsic, there are many external factors that you can control to manage the condition, including dietary changes and increased exercise.

Leaving chronic conditions unmanaged can result in significant health impacts in the future. If you’re suffering from a chronic disease, please book an appointment with your doctor by calling (03) 9380 1588!

FAQs

Chronic pain can be managed through a combination of medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes. Medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, and opioids (used cautiously). Non-pharmacological treatments include physical therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acupuncture, and biofeedback. Lifestyle changes such as stress management, regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep also play a crucial role​.
For effective diabetes management, it's recommended to have HbA1c tests every three to six months, blood pressure and cholesterol checks at least once a year, annual eye and foot exams, and regular kidney function tests. Discuss the specific frequency with your healthcare provider to tailor it to your individual needs.
To manage asthma effectively, follow these steps: take prescribed medications, monitor your symptoms, avoid known triggers, use a peak flow meter to track your lung function, follow an asthma action plan, and schedule regular check-ups with your healthcare provider.
Managing hypertension involves adopting a healthy diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, and low in salt), regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol intake, avoiding tobacco use, managing stress, and adhering to prescribed medications.
Managing high cholesterol includes eating a heart-healthy diet (low in saturated and trans fats), engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and taking cholesterol-lowering medications if prescribed by your doctor.