Complex Medical Conditions - Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Medical Conditions
J. Flowers Health Institute is here to support you on your road to recovery for any diagnosed or undiagnosed medical conditions. Learn more here.
The information presented on this page is an overview of the average evaluation of undiagnosed and diagnosed medical conditions and is offered here as a resource. At J. Flowers Health Institute, our evaluations and treatment plans are customized and tailored to each individual’s needs. We specialize in providing a comprehensive team approach to your care. Our evaluations may include a psychiatric evaluation, a medical assessment, and a chronic pain assessment to help diagnose the cause of your symptoms to provide the holistic care you deserve.
If you would like to learn more about J. Flowers Health Institute, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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Receive Support for Your Medical Conditions with J. Flowers Health Institute
Get empowering and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations in a comfortable environment. Dr. James S. Flowers and his board-certified, multifaceted team of experts work with clients to learn the root cause of their health impairment.
This allows us to provide patients with the highest quality care. J. Flowers Health Institute is dedicated to returning our patients back to their best health.
Centrally located in the prestigious Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX, our institute evaluates, helps diagnose, and treats patients from across the country. Additionally, we have expanded with a modern London, UK location to more readily treat and assist patients in Europe.
Read on to learn more about some of the diagnosed and undiagnosed medical conditions we can help treat and how we can help you or your loved one manage your chronic pain.
Chronic Pain
Have multiple physicians dismissed your chronic pain? It’s a common complaint we hear from new clients.
People in the U.S. report having more pain than people in other countries. In fact, 1 in 3 Americans reports that they experience pain “often” or “very often.” In Croatia, the proportion is only 1 in 10 people.5
How J. Flowers Health Institute Can Help
What someone views as pain differs per individual, and this is something we understand at J. Flowers Health Institute. We know what may be debilitating to one person can be manageable to someone else.
It’s one of the reasons we create individual-specific treatment plans.
Chronic pain doesn’t only affect your physical health; it can also be detrimental to your mental well-being, further necessitating specialized treatment plans.
Managing Chronic Pain
Our goal at J. Flowers Health Institute is to help you return to an active and healthy lifestyle. Whether climbing a steep trail to see the sunset or playing sports with friends and family, we have solutions to help manage your chronic pain.
We often start our patients’ treatment with non-opioid pain relievers. NSAIDS, like naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin, are often effective at relieving pain. Acetaminophen is another treatment option. It helps to block the brain’s production of inflammatory chemicals.
Sometimes, it is necessary to recommend medications containing opioids, but our qualified physicians will carefully explain the risks associated with this type of pain relief.
Other Ways to Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain
Anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, corticosteroids, antidepressants, and antirheumatic agents are other medications we may recommend to our clients dealing with chronic pain.
We are also a proponent of alternative treatments to address pain. We never underestimate the power of our patients’ minds.
Hypnosis, acupuncture, and meditation can help relieve specific chronic pain types while improving your mental well-being. Some of our patients find that these treatments also help relieve pain associated with Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.
A Closer Look at Chronic Pain
Your Mental Health May Be Key to Treating Chronic Pain
Your mental health does not directly affect the severity of your pain, but it does impact how you handle the intense discomfort. Our mission at J. Flowers Health Institute is to treat every aspect of your well-being.
Including psychological and behavioral treatments in your wellness plan can produce astonishing results. These treatments can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, along with a fear of returning pain.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) teaches our patients to accept things beyond their control. This can be especially helpful in treating pain in the lower back, neck, and legs.6
Other Ways to Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain
Another type of treatment we offer is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Patients learn relaxation strategies that can help lessen their perception of pain.
We often recommend this therapy to our clients dealing with cancer, chronic migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Fibromyalgia.
What Are Undiagnosed Medical Conditions?
Undiagnosed medical conditions are health conditions or diseases that have not been identified or diagnosed by healthcare professionals. These conditions may be present in an individual’s body, causing symptoms or abnormalities, but have not yet been identified through medical evaluation or testing.
Generally, undiagnosed medical conditions mean that these illnesses may be rare or have been misdiagnosed in the past. This is often due to some symptoms “making sense” for some symptoms, but don’t fully help diagnose the issue.
There are several reasons why a medical condition may go undiagnosed, including:
- Lack of symptoms
- Atypical or uncommon presentation
- Lack of awareness of symptoms
- Diagnostic difficulties
- Limited access to healthcare
What Happens If You Have an Undiagnosed Condition?
Undiagnosed medical conditions can have a range of consequences, from mild discomfort to severe complications. Depending on your symptoms and how long you have been experiencing them, you may be feeling overwhelmed about how to get the help and support you deserve and need.
That’s where J. Flowers Health Institute can help. We will work with you every step of the way to help address your symptoms and get you the treatment you need. Regardless of if your condition has gone undiagnosed in the past, we will work hard to ensure that you are heard.
We will make sure that your evaluations are comfortable, personal, and private. Our “Living MRI” evaluation will look at every aspect of your symptoms.
Inquire About Our Concierge Services
Sometimes, a quick visit to our facility isn’t enough time to adequately diagnose and create a specialized treatment plan. We offer exclusive bespoke services to our clients needing a little more time with our highly qualified staff.
Relax in spacious, luxury accommodations, knowing that our medical professionals are here to help and on your schedule to get the care you deserve.
What Does Our Evaluation Include?
We will work with you to evaluate every potential aspect that may be causing your condition. Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Program, which we call our “Living MRI,” includes but is not limited to the following:
- Medical evaluation
- Psychological diagnostic testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Psychosocial and trauma assessments
- Neuropsychological testing
- Substance use disorder testing
- Eating disorder assessment
- Gambling and sex addiction assessment
- Chronic pain evaluation
- Brain mapping
- Lifestyle assessment
- Specialty physicians consult
- Spiritual consultation and assessment
- Nutritional and fitness evaluations
- Comprehensive report and action plan
Reach Out to J. Flowers Health Institute Today
f you or a loved one are experiencing any of the symptoms related to diagnosed or undiagnosed complex medical conditions, or otherwise are struggling with physical wellness, know that you are not alone.
At J. Flowers Health Institute, our world-class team of experts is here to conduct a thorough diagnostic evaluation, create a customized treatment plan according to your unique needs, expectations, and circumstances, and guide you toward a path toward wellness.
Don’t let your medical conditions inhibit you from leading the happy and healthy life you deserve.
Resources
- https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/amplified-musculoskeletal-pain-syndrome-amps
- https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/arthritis.htm
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/news/press-releases/nih-analysis-shows-americans-are-in-pain
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120911091100.htm#:~:text
- https://amacfoundation.org/chronic-pain-what-it-is-and-how-proper-testing-helps/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5769281/
- https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/migraine
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8942164/
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