Internal Medicine

Shri Sankalp Hospital ’s Internal Medicine centre of excellence is a one-stop for all your medical issues. Diagnosis, Adult Immunizations/Vaccination, Laboratory Services and Diagnostic Imaging Services. Post diagnosis our doctors will refer you to our specialist services for further treatment. Once treatment is complete our institute will follow up with you to check if you doing fine or need additional assistance.

The Department of Internal Medicine deals with the prevention, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of various acute and chronic diseases. Besides, it also emphasizes on the disease prevention and health promotion. The department provides efficient support services to other specialties by attending to cross-referrals.

General Medicine is a speciality of medicine which is involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of both acute and chronic diseases affecting different parts of the body. General medicine deals with different diseases from head to toe. Doctors specializing in general or internal medicine are called Physicians. Normally, General Physicians indulge in the following works.

Diagnosing and treating a wide range of health disorders and referring to specialists’ opinions if necessary.

Providing care and advice to the in-patients who are under the other specialists.

Provide general and preventive medicines to adults of all ages.

Manages physical conditions like asthma, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

General medicine also concentrates on providing preventive care such as immunizations, health counselling and sports physicals.

Family Physicians possess unique skills to provide comprehensive medical care to all members of the family irrespective of ages, gender, and diseases. A family physician or family practice acquires speciality training beyond normal medical training and possess in-depth knowledge of adults and pediatric medicine. A family physician plays an important role in providing universal health care to the family and community.

All the primary, multi Organic & Cardiac failure problems

Poisoning cases

Treatment of Respiratory system failure

Diabetic problem

Gastroenterology problems

Renal failure etc.

Fever

Asthma

Hypertension

Thyroid malfunctions

Liver Diseases

What diseases are treated under General Medicine?

General Medicine deals with almost all range of both acute and chronic diseases including fever, asthma, heart disease, liver problems, hypertension, neurological problems, and other ailments. Here are some of the lists of diseases diagnosed and treated by a general physician:

• Fever- Fever is the most common disease affecting people. To evaluate fever, your doctor may ask medical history and symptoms. The doctor conducts a physical examination and recommends undergoing a blood test if necessary. For low-grade fever, the doctor may not prescribe many medications. For high fever, medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen are given.

• Asthma- It’s a chronic disease which affects the airways of the lungs. This condition makes the airway narrow, swell and produces extra mucus. This creates difficulty in breathing, causes wheezing and cough. For some people, asthma is a major problem which troubles their daily normal activities and can also lead to an asthma attack.

• Hypertension- Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common cardiovascular disease. For most adults, there is no specific reason to cause hypertension. The blood pressure tends to develop with increasing age. Secondary hypertension appears suddenly and causes high blood pressure. Thyroid problems, sleep apnea, kidney problems, certain drugs, and medications, etc can be a cause of secondary hypertension.

• Thyroid malfunctions- Thyroid gland is responsible for the metabolic process in the body. Thus the disorders in thyroid gland slow down the body's metabolism rate. The most common thyroid problem is abnormal production of thyroid hormones which leads to conditions like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. These problems may result in various physical problems such as weight loss or weight gain, excess fatigue and if it is left untreated it may lead to cancer.

• Liver Diseases- Liver is an important organ which is essential for digesting food and eliminating toxic substances from our body. There are a variety of factors responsible for liver problems. Genetic factors, excess alcohol, viruses, drugs may severely affect the liver functioning. Untreated liver disease may lead to liver failure, which is a life-threatening condition.

• Heart Diseases- There are many types of heart diseases which are caused due to the damages to parts of the heart, damages to coronary arteries or due to insufficient supply of nutrients and oxygen. Overweight, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, junk foods, etc., are some of the risk factors of heart disease. Heart disease can be treated with medications or surgery.

Apart from these diseases, high cholesterol, influenza, headache, chest pain, abdomen pain, cough, respiratory infections, pneumonia, anxiety, and other diseases are covered and treated under general medicine.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a full-fledged facility offering comprehensive care for general and preventive medicine for all ages. The Department has the support and back-up of all super-specialities in the hospital providing end to end services varying from diagnosis, prevention, treatment, wellness, preventive health checks, rehabilitation services and management of various medical conditions.

Department of Internal Medicine is backed by high-end technology and diagnostics that is truly world-class:

Emergency services to deal with trauma and urgent care

Fully automated  Laboratory (Haematology, Biochemistry - Modular integrated instrument (VERSA CELL) with robotic sample, moving device for biochemistry, immunology and serology investigations, Microbiology - State-of-Art BacT/ Alert 3D Microbial Detection System from BioMerieux, Serology, Immunology, Histopathology, Cytopathology, Immunohistochemistry

Drug Controller General of India (DCGL) licensed Blood Bank authorised for blood and component (Packed red blood cells, Fresh frozen plasma, Random donor platelet concentrate, Single Donor Platelet Concentrate, Therapeutic Phlebotomy) and Apheresis (Single Donor Platelet Concentrate, Single Donor Plasma Concentrate)   

 State-of-the-art spiral CT scan (520 slices) from GE dealing with whole body C T Scan, Coronary angiography, pulmonary, renal, peripheral angiographies, 4 D Ultrasound and colour Doppler (Carotid; Extremities; Renal; Obstetrics & Others), Dexa scan for bone density check, Digital X-ray’s (500 MA), Portable Digital X Rays, CT Guided Procedures: FNAC, Biopsy, Drainage of Collection, Ultrasound Guided Procedures: FNAC, Biopsy, drainage of Collection, PCN, Special X-Ray Procedures and all types of barium studies: MCU, RGU, IVP, HSG, T-Tube Cholangiogram Fistulogram, Sinogram .