Who is a Internal Medicine Specialist?
Internal medicine specialists specialize in the treatment of a wide variety of diseases and illnesses in adults.They are highly trained to tackle diagnostic difficulties effectively and manage severe chronic illnesses and cases in which millnesses strike simultaneously. They treat various health conditions, including mild, severe, and unusual, until the patients have fully recovered or stabilized.
What is the difference between a General Physician and an Internist (doctor specializing in Internal medicine)?
The primary distinction is that General Physician treats patients of all age groups while Internal medicine specialist treat adults only.
When to visit an Internal Medicine Specialist?
You should visit an Internal Medicine Specialist when you face the following symptoms:
- For more than three days, you've had a constant high fever
- Cold or flu that is severe
- Changes in weight (gain/loss) that occur unexpectedly
- Even after a short or easy exercise, you're out of breath
- Abdominal, chest, or severe pelvic pain
- Routine changes in bowel movements/passing stools
- Changes in frequency, color, and appearance of urine
- Mood swings
- Forgetfulness interfering with daily activities/routines
- Bright flashes
- Fainting
- Excessive bleeding or bruising
- Unusual drug reactions or changes
Common Problems Treated by an Internal Medicine Specialist:
- Heart diseases
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Chronic lung disease
Diseases/conditions usually treated by Internal Medicine Specialist:
- Heart diseases
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Chronic lung disease