Internal Medicine

Expert Care in Internal Medicine: Diagnosing, Treating, and Preventing Adult Diseases

Key Areas of Focus in Internal Medicine: Preventive Care: Health screenings (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol). Immunizations and vaccinations. Lifestyle counseling (e.g., smoking cessation, diet, exercise). Diagnosis and Management of Diseases: Cardiovascular Disorders: Hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease. Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary issues. Respiratory Conditions: Asthma, COPD, pneumonia. Gastrointestinal Issues: GERD, liver diseases, irritable bowel syndrome. Renal Diseases: Chronic kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances. Hematologic Disorders: Anemia, clotting disorders. Infectious Diseases: Viral and bacterial infections, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS. Chronic Disease Management: Long-term care for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis. Coordination with other specialists as needed. Hospital and Critical Care: Expertise in managing acutely ill patients in hospital settings. Care in intensive care units (ICU) for severe conditions. Diagnostic Expertise: Skilled in interpreting lab tests, imaging, and other diagnostic tools. Differential diagnosis of complex symptoms. Subspecialties in Internal Medicine: Cardiology (heart). Endocrinology (hormones). Gastroenterology (digestive system). Pulmonology (lungs). Rheumatology (joints and autoimmune diseases). Hematology (blood). Infectious Diseases. Nephrology (kidneys).