Managing Chronic Conditions

Parenthood is no easy journey, and it can be especially arduous if your children are suffering from one (or more) of many different chronic conditions. If you are looking for a family practice and live near Meadville and Monticello, MS, contact Caring Hands Children's Clinic. Our staff provides assistance and advice for dealing with chronic conditions.

Certainly, you’re not alone with the Centers for Disease Control reporting that roughly 40 percent of school-aged children suffer from one chronic condition or another. You don’t have to confront and manage the conditions yourself either. Pediatricians and other medical experts can provide assistance.

The exact treatment plan will depend greatly on the conditions faced by your child and family. It’s crucial to work with medical experts who can not only put together an approach to treatment but who can also help coordinate and oversee treatment and mitigation. Let’s take a look at some common chronic conditions among children.

Common Chronic Conditions Among Children

Just like adults, kids can suffer from many chronic conditions. Some conditions are more common or severe among children when compared to the average adult. For example, data published by the CDC suggests that roughly 6 million suffer from asthma. Many adults also experience asthma (roughly 10 million) but often the severity of this condition declines with age.

Allergies are another chronic condition and can threaten a child or adult’s life. If your child is allergic to specific substances or suffers seasonal allergies, it’s important to identify how serious the risks are. The occasional bout of hay fever may require only over-the-counter medications. The risk of severe reactions, say to peanuts or shellfish, may necessitate keeping emergency medication, like an EpiPen on hand.

Other common chronic conditions include diabetes, weight/nutrition issues, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and oral health issues. That said, many kids will suffer from various other conditions. It’s important to pin down exactly what chronic struggles your child might face.

If you live near Meadville and Monticello, MS, and want to visit a family practice, swing by Caring Hands Children's Clinic. Our providers can help.

How Medical Professionals Can Help With Care

Our provider can work with your family to diagnose chronic conditions. From there, various medications, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments can be considered. Chronic conditions often require the use of multiple forms of treatment. Further, the specifics of treatment may evolve and shift as the condition itself evolves and shifts.

Managing chronic conditions takes a lot of knowledge, the right tools, and consistent effort. Trying to manage everything on your own might prove impossible. Fortunately, medical professionals can provide support and coordinate care.

Looking for a family practice that serves Meadville and Monticello, MS? Stop by Caring Hands Children's Clinic or call today. Contact us at:

Monticello, MS- (601) 587-4304

Meadville, MS- (601) 384-1646