Acute & Chronic Illnesses

What is the difference between acute and chronic illnesses?

Acute illnesses come on suddenly and can significantly disrupt your life for a short time. The most common acute sicknesses include:

• Influenza (the flu)
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Pink eye
• Cold
• Strep throat
• Sports injury
• Burns
• Diarrhea
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia

By contrast, a chronic illness is a long-lasting medical condition that requires consistent, ongoing care, such as:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Hypothyroidism
• High Blood pressure
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Kidney disease

Equilibri Health and Wellness is your first point of contact to ensure you have access to the variety of medical care you deserve. The practice provides immunizations, well-woman exams, point-of-care testing, medical weight loss, and other vital services. 

What causes acute and chronic illnesses?

While genetics can place you at greater risk of acute and chronic illnesses, other influential factors include:

Environment

Working a job that exposes you to impurities or chemicals, living in an area with significant air or water pollution, and exposure to excessive noise and stress can contribute to short-term and long-term illness.

Lifestyle

Getting enough exercise and eating healthy foods can be difficult in a fast-paced world. Equilibri Health and Wellness helps you prioritize better balance, along with getting quality sleep, cutting back on tobacco or alcohol, and finding ways to decrease overall stress.

Health care access

Brandi knows that lack of access to quality health services can play a significant role in developing more issues over time. She offers decades of experience, so you have someone in your corner protecting your health, now and in the future.

What can I expect from acute and chronic illness treatment?

Whether you visit Equilibri Health and Wellness with symptoms of acute illness or a chronic condition, Brandi thoroughly investigates your case. She reviews your symptoms and medical history and examines you before developing a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Your initial visit will be extensive as Brandi gathers vital information and listens to your concerns. Once you have a treatment plan in place, she makes your visits timely and effective.

Equilibri Health and Wellness is your go-to place for quality care. To get relief for an acute ailment or support for a chronic issue, schedule your visit online or call the office today.