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Department of General Medicine

Welcome to the Department of General Medicine. On behalf of our respected team members of the department of General Medicine, we feel privileged to take the opportunity to extend a generous, warm welcome to our readers. This is one of the most important departments of any medical organization as this department is the first to come in contact with the patients. It is from here; the patients are referred to specialists if required. Being one of the best hospitals for general medicine in Hyderabad, we provide you with amongst the best general medicine doctors in Hyderabad.

The department of General Medicine deal with the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment for all types of diseases. This is the first check-up, which will be a physical examination done to the patients when they come to the hospital. A general physician will do the necessary tests and then recommends all the treatments. The results of these tests, examination, and diagnosis is then correlated to the final diagnosis. The general physician then gives the necessary treatment or sends you to a specialty doctor for further treatment.

The department of internal medicine at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Lakdi-ka-pul is one of the best hospitals for general medicine in Hyderabad which provides excellent treatment and is a one-stop solution. Adding to this, we have some of the best general medicine doctors in Mumbai, modern specialists, and 24-hour pharmacy, which makes it an all-round solution that the patients are looking for.

We act as a support system to all the other departments, including the ICU, through 24/7 services. We provide round‐the‐clock inpatient care with experienced faculty such as

  • 24/7 pre-operative assessments for all significant surgeries
  • Comprehensive geriatric assessment, nutrition care, and advice
  • Preventive health check-up programs
  • Palliative care & rehabilitation services
  • Systematic management of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and epidemic illnesses like dengue, H1N1, etc.

Why Choose Gleneagles Global Hospitals for General Medicine Services?

In the case of general medicine, it is very important to opt for the best solutions as it greatly affects your general, physical and mental health. Renowned as one of the best hospitals for general medicine in Hyderabad, we assure you to be attended by the best general medicine doctors in Hyderabad. Our abled doctors put forward their expertise and experience to provide you with solutions personalized to your medical needs. We provide you with the best medical facilities and infrastructure to aid our patients which makes us one of the best internal medicine hospitals in Hyderabad. A wide range of diseases is attended to at our premise’s form general sickness to complex and chronic disease management. Some services we offer include:

  • Diabetes management
  • Mental health assessment
  • Education Programs
  • Blood Pressure check up
  • Treatment for Asthma
  • Treatment for Allergies
  • Lung Infections
  • Treatment for Chronic Cough
  • Treatment for Sinusitis
  • Treatment for Tuberculosis
  • Treatment for Pneumonia

Our comprehensive and collaborative treatment ensures that you get back to your normal life routine as soon as possible. We take pride in bringing modern technologies from around the globe for the best possible diagnosis and treatment by world-class measures. We study the patient with the best possible consultation before referring you to a specialist if required. Our doctors specialize in internal medicine to provide a trauma-less aid to their patients.

We cater to the diagnosis and treatment of various general diseases:

  • Abscess
  • Anaplasmosis
  • Anorexia
  • Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
  • Back pain
  • Breast cyst
  • Breast pain
  • Buerger’s disease
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Chlamydia
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Dehydration
  • Dengue fever
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Ebola virus
  • Oedema
  • Essential thrombocythemia
  • Mediterranean fever
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Folate deficiency anaemia
  • Gangrene
  • Genital Herpes
  • Genital warts
  • H1N1 influenza
  • Halitosis
  • Heat rash
  • Heatstroke
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemophilia
  • Herpes zoster shingles
  • High cholesterol
  • HIV AIDS
  • HPV infection
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyper eosinophilic syndrome
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypothermia
  • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura iTP
  • Infectious diseases
  • Influenza
  • Lactation mastitis
  • Laryngitis
  • Latex allergy
  • Leprosy
  • Leucoplakia
  • Listeria infection
  • Lupus
  • Lyme disease
  • Lymphadenitis
  • Lymphedema
  • Malaria
  • MRSA
  • POEMS syndrome
  • PolycythemiaVera
  • Raynaud’s disease
  • Secondary hypertension
  • Sepsis
  • STDs
  • Syphilis
  • Tetanus
  • Tick-borne diseases
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Typhoid fever
  • Weight loss
  • Whooping cough
  • Wilson’s disease

Our Diagnostic Capabilities

The very first step in general diagnosis is detection by knowing the symptoms of the disease. Getting familiar with the patient’s medical history is the next important step in this case. Depending on this, various tests like urine test, blood test, stool test, etc. is carried out and further treatments will be finalized. Mental and emotional health analysis of the patients is also important in numerous cases. Also, a physical examination is another important aspect of the general medicine department. Few general diagnosis techniques used are:

Complete blood count

Also known as CBC this is one of the most common blood tests performed. In this, the blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are counted. It is used for the screening of nutritional disorders, bruising, fatigue, and weakness. CBC helps in the diagnosis of leukaemia, anaemia, malaria, and infections.

Prothrombin time

Also, known are PT and Pro-Time, it is used to calculate that time that blood takes to clot. Five different clotting factors are measured in this test. It can help monitor treatments that prevent blood clots. It can be used to screen bleeding abnormalities.

Basic metabolic panel

This test measures:

  • Glucose
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Chloride
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Creatinine

This can help in the determination of electrolyte, fluid balance, blood sugar level, and kidney functions. This may help your doctor monitor the effects of the medication you might be taking. It may require you to fast for 12 hours before you go for this test.

Comprehensive metabolic panel

With a focus on organ systems, this test includes six more tests in the basic metabolic panel test to examine your metabolic functions more comprehensively.

Lipid panel test

  • This is a group of tests that helps to diagnose cardiac disorders.
  • Cholesterol and triglyceride levels are focused upon in this test.

Liver panel test

This test is used to track liver functions to establish the possibilities of the presence of tumours in a patient’s liver.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Also known as TSH, this test helps to monitor and screen the function of the thyroid to check levels of thyroid causing hormones.

Haemoglobin A1C

This test is used for the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes.

Urinalysis

  • Used to monitor diabetes or kidney diseases, this test is the first lab test performed.
  • It involves general screening to detect early signs of diseases.

Cultures

  • This test is carried out to diagnose infections.
  • Urinary tract infection, strep throat, pneumonia, meningitis, and MRSA can be detected.
  • The patient may also be tested for antibiotic treatment appropriately.

What are the different diseases/conditions treated at the Department of General Medicine?

We are one of the best general medicine hospitals in Hyderabad. We bring you world-class technologies to treat you better. Few of the diseases treated here are:

Respiratory disorders

We are one of the best hospitals for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The respiratory system is the organ system that involves gas exchange in plants and animals. Respiratory disease involves those diseases which are related to the lungs and breathing. Few common respiratory diseases include:

  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Lung cancer
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Emphysema
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Cystic fibrosis or Bronchiectasis
  • Some measures to prevent respiratory diseases are:
  • Quit smoking
  • Wash your hands
  • Cover your cough
  • Check your room for radon
  • Avoid second hand and third-hand smoking

Asthma

In this condition, the airway swells to make the passage narrower and excess mucus are produced. It might get difficult for a person to breathe. This may trigger shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Symptoms of asthma are chest pain, difficulty in breathing, cough, and wheezing. Inhalers can be treated through the use of inhalers. Steroids can be used to prevent symptoms of asthma. Oxygen therapy can be used for supportive care during the treatment of asthma.

Type II diabetes

It is a condition where the cells cannot use blood sugar efficiently for energy. When the cells become resistant to insulin leading to an increase in blood sugar level in the patient’s body. Symptoms of type II diabetes include excessive hunger, thirst, and fatigue, weight gain or weight loss. People may also experience blurred vision, frequent urge to urinate and poor wound healing. At one of the best hospital for the treatment of type II diabetes, it can be treated by exercise, diet control, and in severe cases, insulin therapy.

Endocrine disorders

The endocrine system comprises the hormone functioning and feedback loops of hormones. One of the most common endocrine diseases is diabetes which causes increased blood sugar levels in the human body. Endocrine disorders may be caused due to infection, stress, and changes in body fluids which affect the production of hormones in the patient’s body.

High cholesterol

Cholesterol is crucial for human body but increased levels of cholesterol may cause the dangers of heart diseases. Fatty acids develop in your blood vessels constricting the easy passage of blood through your arteries. High cholesterol is a severe condition as it shows no symptoms. It can be cured by maintaining a balanced diet and routine exercise. Cholesterol medications and statin may also be used to treat high cholesterol.

Thyroid disorder

The thyroid disorder is of two types, namely, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism where the thyroid gland produces excess amounts and very low amounts of thyroid hormone respectively. It also causes goitre in which the thyroid gland enlarges. Thyroid cancer is a rare but probable thyroid disorder.

Influenza

It is a viral infection that affects your respiratory system. Symptoms of influenza include muscle aches, chills, fever, cough, chest pressure, headache, fatigue, runny nose, and congestion. One may also experience pain in muscles and dry cough with phlegm. Medications like decongestant and anti-inflammatory drugs may be used for quicker healing.

Migraine

Migraine is a severe headache that often comes with vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. It can last anywhere from 4 hours to 3 days or more. It is usually self-diagnosable by intense frequent headaches. We are one of the best hospitals for the treatment of migraines. Migraine can be treated by improving sleep habits and diet change. Medications for migraine may also be opted for.

Pneumonia

This is the infection of the lungs where the air sacs of one or both lungs get filled with fluid leading to inflammation. Symptoms of pneumonia include fever, chills, difficulty in breathing, cough with pus, and sharp pains in the chest. It can be treated by antibiotics, oxygen therapy, oral rehydration therapy or IV fluids.

Osteoarthritis

It is one of the most typical types of arthritis as it affects millions of people worldwide. In this case, the flexible tissues present at the ends of the bone wear down. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pains, swelling, tenderness of joints, limping, crackles, and stiffing of joints. We treat the condition by exercise, weight loss, ice pack treatments, and surgeries like joint replacement, and arthroscopy in extreme cases.

Hypertension

In the condition, the force of blood on the arteries increases to a very high level.

Our Doctors – Specialists

Being one of the best general medicine hospitals in Hyderabad, we are embodied with amongst the best general medicine doctors in Hyderabad who aid our patients with care and compassion through their experience in general medicine and internal medicine. We offer speciality consultation to our patients through our world-class doctors and advanced diagnostics.

Dr Haricharan
Dr Haricharan

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine)

Sr. Consultant - Internal Medicine

Dr
Dr Venne Bharath

MBBS, DNB (Family Medicine)

Consultant, Family Medicine (Department of General Medicine)

We are with you in your journey to better health

A consultation with our panel of doctors, specialists and surgeons will help you determine what kind of services you may need to help diagnose and treat your condition. If you or someone in your family or friend’s circle are facing any health issues, please get in touch with us, we are here for you.

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