General Medicine, also known as Internal Medicine, focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of adult health conditions. Here are some common services offered under General Medicine:

Comprehensive Health Check-ups

• Routine physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings
• Health risk assessments (e.g., for diabetes, hypertension)

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Illnesses

• Respiratory infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., gastritis, food poisoning)
• Fevers, headaches, and migraines
• Common colds, flu, and other viral infections

Chronic Disease Management

• Diabetes
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Asthma and other respiratory conditions
• Thyroid disorders
• Heart disease
• Arthritis

Infectious Disease Management

• Treatment of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
• Immunizations and vaccinations
• Travel medicine advice (e.g., for malaria or typhoid)

Preventive Medicine

• Lifestyle counseling (e.g., smoking cessation, weight loss)
• Screening for risk factors (e.g., cholesterol testing)
• Vaccination programs

Women’s and Men’s Health

• Routine screenings (e.g., breast exams, prostate exams)
• Hormonal disorders management
• Menstrual and menopausal care

Geriatric Medicine

• Management of age-related conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, dementia)
• Polypharmacy review (management of multiple medications)
• Fall prevention

Allergy Management

• Diagnosis and treatment of allergic reactions
• Asthma management
• Eczema and other skin allergies

Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders

• Obesity management
• Malnutrition
• Metabolic syndrome care

Basic Emergency Care

• Initial treatment of injuries (e.g., minor fractures, burns)
• Management of acute chest pain or breathing difficulty
• Handling dehydration or heat exhaustion

General Medicine physicians work closely with other specialists for comprehensive care and can refer patients to appropriate experts when specialized treatment is needed.