Internal medicine plays an important role as the first point of contact for many diseases. After evaluations made in line with the complaints of the patients, guidance to relevant branches is planned in necessary cases.
When to visit the Internal Medicine department?
- Weakness and fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- High fever and infection findings
- Suspicion or monitoring of diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Complaints related to thyroid diseases
- Anemia
- Long-lasting cough and respiratory complaints
- Digestive system problems
Which diseases does Internal Medicine deal with?
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Thyroid diseases
- Respiratory infections
- Anemia
- Kidney diseases
- Infectious diseases
How does the diagnosis and evaluation process proceed?
- A physical examination is performed in line with the patient's complaints and laboratory tests and imaging methods are planned when deemed necessary. A follow-up process is created according to the findings obtained and referrals to relevant branches are made if needed.
Why is Internal Medicine important?
- Internal Medicine is an important unit in terms of recognizing many diseases early and guiding them correctly. In this way, processes can be planned to keep diseases under control before they progress.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Which diseases does Internal Medicine treat? Many diseases concerning internal organs are evaluated within the scope of Internal Medicine.
- When should one go to an Internal Medicine doctor? It can be consulted for general health problems, unexplained complaints, and routine checks.
- Does Internal Medicine do check-ups? Necessary tests can be planned within the scope of general health evaluation.
Gazi Hospital Internal Medicine department aims for a holistic evaluation of the general health status of patients and planning the necessary follow-up processes.
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