Functional Medicine
The real gateway to identify the root cause of your disease
Get To The Root Of Your Health Problems and Find Out All The ‘Whys’ Behind Your Chronic Illness
Have you ever been told “It’s all in your head!”? “Your labs are normal!” but you still don’t feel well and can’t find the reason behind what’s wrong with your body.
If you’ve consulted multiple specialists but your symptoms haven’t improved, it’s time you seek help from functional medicine.
In a functional medicine appointment, you sit with our provider for at least 1 hour and explain your medical history, symptoms and all your health concerns.
The provider would help you identify the real cause behind the disease, such as triggers, allergens, genetics, toxins, stress or poor nutrition and then customize a health plan for you.
Who Should Seek A Functional Medicine Provider?
- If you’ve been suffering from chronic disease and your symptoms are not improving
- You cannot find the real cause behind what’s wrong with your body.
- You want to identify the root cause of your illness and a customized treatment plan.
- You already know what medications to take but you want to improve your lifestyle.
- You have consulted multiple specialists but nothing seems to help.
What Do We Offer In Functional Medicine?
Our functional medicine providers can treat a wide variety of chronic conditions like:
- Asthma
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, osteoporosis)
- Allergies (food allergy, drug allergy, environmental or pollen allergy)
- Autoimmune disease
- Cancer prevention
- Cardiovascular disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diabetes (type 1 and type 2)
- Digestive problems (bloating, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome)
- Thyroid disorders
- Women’s health disorders (PCOS, menopause, premenstrual syndrome)
Note: If you’re not dealing with a diagnosed medical condition but find yourself stuck in an unproductive lifestyle or experiencing unexplained symptoms, reach out to us today.
What To Expect In Your First Functional Medicine Visit At Urgent Care?
During your initial consultation, our providers sit down with you and take a detailed medical history.
We do this to get a solid understanding of your health journey and dig deeper into what might be causing any underlying issues.
The provider may ask you about the following:
- Your general lifestyle like activity level, work, hobbies and stressors.
- Your diet and nutrition intake.
- Sleep pattern and hours of sleep
- Your family and medical history about physical and mental conditions
- Your exposure to toxins and allergies.
Function Tests Offered At Family Urgent Care
According to your condition, the provider may advise the following tests:
- Comprehensive cardiometabolic testing
- GI microbiome testing
- Comprehensive hormone testing
- Thyroid function testing
- Food sensitivity tests
- Cardio check
- Micronutrients and vitamin deficiency testing
- Heavy metal testing
FAQs
What is functional medicine in easy words?
Functional medicine helps manage chronic disease holistically. It identifies the root cause of illness and then ensures personalized, effective care for each patient’s unique health needs.
When should you seek functional medicine?
Functional medicine is the best choice:
- If you have consulted multiple specialists but there’s no improvement in your symptoms.
- You’re taking medicines, but your symptoms seem psychological.
- You are looking for answers to question like ‘Why you are ill?’ ‘What is causing the symptoms?’
Is functional medicine covered by insurance?
Yes. Mostly, functional medicine services are covered by insurance. However, you need to check with your insurance provider first. If your insurance plan doesn’t cover functional medicine, then you can even explore self-pay options. Some laboratory tests even have partial insurance coverage. For more details, you can call on given number 219-758-7770
How can Family Urgent Care help if you’re looking for functional medicine?
We have experienced providers who evaluate your complete medical history and offer some advanced blood tests to have a holistic view of your overall health. Once all the tests are done, the providers analyze your micronutrients, inflammatory marker results and diagnostic markers to make a personalized treatment plan for you.
Do I need to book an appointment for functional medicine?
No, you can even walk into the clinic right away. However, booking a prior appointment would save you time as the providers ensure that everything is ready before you arrive and you can save time.
How many locations does Family Urgent Care operate in?
We are located in multiple locations in Indiana and Illinois: Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, and Schererville. We are even working on expanding our locations to other places.
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