We take an in-depth approach that goes beyond the traditional purview of primary care. Our goal is to address the root cause of why you feel the way you do, and develop a personalized comprehensive life map to help guide you throughout every step of your health journey.
We look at every aspect of a patient’s lifestyle in order to treat the body as a whole. Whether it’s chronic conditions or unexplained symptoms, our goal is to empower every one of our patients with the mental and physical tools and habits that can be used to combat any ailment.
An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a functioning body part. Some autoimmune diseases run in families, and certain cases may be triggered by infections or other environmental factors. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases.
An illness that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both are considered a chronic illness. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.
Medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS or MUS) are symptoms for which a treating physician or other healthcare providers have found no medical cause, or whose cause remains contested. It is estimated that between 15% and 30% of all primary care consultations are for medically unexplained symptoms.
A certain amount of stress is a normal part of daily life. Small doses of stress help people meet deadlines, be prepared for presentations, be productive and arrive on time for important events. However, long-term stress can become harmful. When stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, the risks for mental health problems and medical problems increase.
Long-term stress increases the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, substance use problems, sleep problems, pain and bodily complaints such as muscle tension.
Finding the root cause of many GI tract symptoms can be difficult. However, it is possible to prevent and/or treat most gastrointestinal diseases. Some symptoms of GI issues, like GERD, Abdominal pain, bloating, and IBS, may be present even when other issues are not. Other types of GI disorders are characterized by symptoms and visible irregularities.
Hormonal imbalances may be to blame for a range of unwanted symptoms from fatigue or weight gain to itchy skin or low mood. Hormones are chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system and released into the bloodstream. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone.
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide, leading to an estimated 30 percent of all deaths. Cardiovascular diseases are disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, whereas metabolic diseases are disorders that impact metabolism (chemical processes within the body).
Dr. Judd sees patients as a specialist only and does not take on primary care patients.
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