EMERGENCY
The Department of General Medicine is the cornerstone of healthcare, serving as the first point of contact for a wide range of medical conditions. It's where you'll typically encounter general physicians, often referred to as internists.
What do they do?
General Medicine departments focus on:
- Prevention: Promoting healthy lifestyles and providing vaccinations to prevent diseases.
- Diagnosis: Identifying the root cause of illnesses through a comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
- Treatment: Managing acute and chronic conditions with medications, lifestyle changes, and other therapeutic interventions.
- Chronic Disease Management: Providing ongoing care for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease.
- Referrals: Coordinating care with specialists when necessary.
Common Conditions Treated:
- Infections (respiratory, urinary, etc.)
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- Heart disease
- Digestive disorders
- Arthritis
- Fever
- Headaches
- Skin conditions
In essence, general medicine is a broad specialty that covers a wide spectrum of medical problems.
When to Visit a General Medicine Doctor:
- Routine check-ups
- Acute illnesses like the flu or a cold
- Chronic condition management
- Unexpected symptoms or health concerns
Our Specialists
DR. FAISAL ZIA
M.D (MEDICINE) PHYSICIAN & CRITICAL CARE SPECIALIST
