Overview
Internal medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases in adults. Internists (physicians) are experts at treating patients with undifferentiated or multi-system illnesses.
With a larger vision and skill, the Department of Internal Medicine is the backbone of any hospital, caring for admitted patients as well as patients who come into the outpatient department. Patients with multiple organ systems involvement receive comprehensive care from the Department of Internal Medicine's subspecialties, which include emergency and critical care departments.
Our patients receive the finest therapy possible thanks to our devoted team of Internal Medicine consultants, regardless of disease complexity or rarity. Various communicable, infectious, and noncommunicable diseases are managed using best practises. Malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis, pneumonia, hepatitis, meningitis, liver abscess, and urinary tract infections are the most common viral febrile illnesses, such as dengue, chikungunya, chicken pox, influenza, and others, as well as malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis, pneumonia, hepatitis, meningitis, liver abscess, and urinary Noncommunicable chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, bronchial asthma, migraine, stroke, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, arthritis, and others are also treated in this department.
Internal medicine is a broad medical specialty that deals with disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It is divided into several subspecialties, which are as follows:
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Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with heart diseases and disorders. Heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and valvular heart disease are just a few of the frequent disorders.
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Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system, which is the glandular system that generates hormones such as thyroid hormone, growth hormone, and insulin. Diabetes and thyroid illness are two frequent disorders.
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Pulmonology is the study of diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. Asthma, TB, lung cancer, and other pulmonary disorders are examples.
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Gastroenterology is the study of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tree, as well as their abnormalities and disorders. Cirrhosis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and liver failure are some of the disorders that are treated.
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Kidney diseases are the subject of nephrology. Kidney failure, kidney stones, hypertension, nephritis, and chronic kidney disease are all nephrological ailments.
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Diseases produced by organisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses are referred to as infectious diseases. Influenza, chicken pox, and other infectious diseases are examples.
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Kidney diseases are the subject of nephrology. Kidney failure, kidney stones, hypertension, nephritis, and chronic kidney disease are all nephrological ailments.
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Diseases produced by organisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses are referred to as infectious diseases. Influenza, chicken pox, measles, dengue fever, tuberculosis, typhoid fevers, malaria, and other infectious diseases are examples.
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Rheumatology include illnesses of the joints and connective tissue, such as rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, and spondyloarthropathies
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Haematology is the study of blood disorders such as anaemia, leukaemia, and lymphoma.
Here at the Smart Hospital, we provide exceptional care and management. Our services include not only the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, but also the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of non communicable diseases.