Long-Term Chronic Disease Management

How can you help your child better manage chronic health problems?

The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that as many as 10-20 million children and teens in the US alone have a chronic disability or illness. Chronic is any condition or injury that can last as little as three months and as long as a lifetime. While the goal of the Pleasanton and San Ramon CA, pediatricians at TRI-Valley Pediatrics is to provide preventive care to protect against chronic diseases, sometimes other factors play a role in your child developing a chronic disorder. Here’s what our team can do to craft a chronic disease management plan that works best for your child,

We Provide a Variety of Treatment Options

When it comes to providing children with care, particularly those with chronic illnesses, we know that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We understand that every child has a different lifestyle and lives in different environments, and all elements can impact their health and wellbeing.

We will work with you and your child to craft a treatment plan tailored to their needs that takes all aspects of their life, from social and environmental to mental and emotional, into account when mapping out a treatment plan. Many treatment plans will involve lifestyle modifications (e.g., getting regular exercise; dietary changes), medications, more advanced therapies, alternative medicine and mental health care.

We Offer Long-Term Support and Advice

Our Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA, pediatricians will be your child’s first point of contact when it comes to medical care and chronic disease management, which means that we’re also going to be with you every step of the way, from routine checkups to sick visits. We provide referrals to specialists that can help your child better manage their conditions and support groups that can give you and your family outlets to express your feelings and what you are going through. We understand the challenges that chronic disease can have on children, and we are here to make sure you have the support and care you need.

We Can Help Children Manage Their Condition in All Environments

Since kids spend most of their days at school, it’s important that your school understands your child’s unique medical issues and has a treatment plan just in case they experience symptoms or issues that require immediate medical attention. We can work with you to map out this treatment or action plan to provide to the school’s nurse and your child’s teachers so that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency or health-related issue.

When it comes to chronic disease management, it’s essential to have a team of pediatric experts that can help. Call TRI-Valley Pediatrics in San Ramon and Pleasanton, CA, at (925) 460-8444 or (925) 380-6230 to schedule an evaluation.