General Medicines

General medicine, also known as internal medicine, is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in general medicine are called internists or general practitioners (GPs). They provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions and often serve as primary care physicians.

What we do

  • Preventive Care: Emphasizes health maintenance, disease prevention, and early detection through regular check-ups, vaccinations, and screenings.
  • Chronic Disease Management: Managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease.
  • Acute Care: Treating sudden illnesses or exacerbations of chronic conditions, such as infections, injuries, or acute respiratory issues.
  • Health Promotion: Educating patients on healthy lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
  • Treatment Approaches

  • Medications: Prescribing drugs to manage symptoms, treat infections, and control chronic conditions.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Encouraging healthy diets, regular exercise, weight management, and smoking cessation.
  • Physical Therapy: For musculoskeletal and mobility issues.
  • Counseling and Behavioral Therapy: For mental health conditions and lifestyle changes.
  • Referrals to Specialists: When specialized care is needed, such as for cardiology, endocrinology, or neurology.

    Preventive Measures

  • Vaccinations: Immunizations against diseases like influenza, hepatitis.
  • Screenings: Regular screenings for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes,
  • Health Education: Providing information on risk factors, healthy behaviors, and early warning signs of diseases.