Whenever we wake up with a headache, fever, a simple cold and cough, or just feeling uneasy, people often say, “Go visit the doctor.” The branch of healthcare they are referring to is Internal Medicine. This specialty is responsible for managing and curing multisystem and complex conditions that a single-organ specialist might not be well-versed in. These conditions include fatigue, dyspnoea, weight loss, changes in the conscious state, or chest pain. There are various acute illnesses that might trouble multiple organ systems simultaneously, known as multiple comorbidities that a single patient might be suffering from.
Commonly known as general physicians, these doctors aren’t necessarily less efficient in single-organ abnormalities. Instead, they are equipped with the right knowledge and know-how to treat patients for conditions that might be outside the scope of a single-organ specialist or involve multiple organ systems.
Collaboration with Specialists
Although an Internal Medical Specialist (IMS) will primarily work independently, there are conditions where they might require aid from a single-organ specialist. The most commonly referred single-organ specialists include:
- Endocrinology
- Critical care medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology/Oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Nephrology
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Cardiology
What is Internal Medicine?
Also known as general medicine, this department primarily deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and cure of diseases occurring in adults. General physicians, along with clinical responsibilities, may also be involved in research related to their field. This domain is contained within clinical pharmacy and veterinary medicine. Since patients needing a physician are often critically ill and/or sensitive, an internist does most of their work inside a hospital. IM/GM thrives on a good doctor-patient relationship as it can determine the efficiency of treatment. The scope of expertise for a General Medicine doctor has to be broad, as they must be well-equipped and trained to deal with multiple conditions.
Services Offered at Sino Hospital
Our Internal Medicine Doctors addresses a wide spectrum of illnesses of all body organs. Some of the common general medical conditions internal medicine focuses on are:
- Headaches
- Hypertension
- Elevated cholesterol
- Asthma and allergies
- Early screening for disease detection
- Gastrointestinal disorders like abdominal pain and irritable bowel disease
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Respiratory issues
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
- Hematology (like anemia)
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Infectious diseases
Commitment to Preventive Healthcare
The Internal Medicine department at Sino Hospital promotes preventive healthcare through a dedicated Wellness Clinic. We believe that patients and their families should have access to high-quality healthcare at a center they trust. Our internists work to prevent crises and attacks of diseases by recognizing and controlling risk factors for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gout, and Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
Internal Medicine Services
Sino Hospital’s Internal Medicine specialty provides a wide range of non-surgical medical services:
- Fully equipped ICU, CCU, and HDU units for critical patients
- Diagnostic testing and comprehensive treatment plans for diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, and infectious disease
- Preventive care services, such as immunizations, screenings, and risk assessments
- Personalized health maintenance plans, including diet, exercise, and stress management recommendations
- Health education to empower patients with knowledge and understanding for maintaining good health
At Sino Hospital, our commitment is to provide exceptional care through a holistic approach, ensuring our patients lead healthier lives.