Internal Medicine

What Is Internal Medicine?

Internal Medicine is a comprehensive medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases affecting internal organs. It deals with many areas such as the digestive system, kidneys, liver, heart, lungs, endocrine system, and metabolic diseases. At Özel Algomed Hastanesi, the Internal Medicine Department provides general health evaluations, chronic disease management, and early diagnosis services for adult patients through a multidisciplinary approach.

Which Diseases Does Internal Medicine Treat?

The Internal Medicine Department diagnoses and treats many diseases related to internal organ systems.

Main diseases include:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension and hypotension
• Thyroid diseases
• Gastritis, ulcers, and reflux
• Intestinal diseases
• Hepatitis and liver diseases
• Kidney failure and kidney stones
• Urinary tract infections
• Anemia
• High cholesterol
• Metabolic syndrome
• Asthma, bronchitis, and COPD
• Rheumatic and autoimmune diseases

Diagnostic Methods Used in the Internal Medicine Department

Advanced laboratory and imaging methods are used in the diagnosis of diseases in the Internal Medicine Department.

Main diagnostic methods include:

• Physical examination
• Blood and urine tests
• Ultrasonography
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Pulmonary function tests

Treatment Methods Applied in the Internal Medicine Department

Treatment plans in the Internal Medicine Department are tailored according to the disease type and the patient’s overall health condition.

Main treatment methods include:

• Medication therapies
• Dietary and nutritional adjustments
• Lifestyle modifications
• Chronic disease monitoring
• Preventive healthcare services
• Vaccination practices
• Regular health check-ups

When Should You Consult the Internal Medicine Department?

You should consult an Internal Medicine specialist if you experience:

• Persistent fatigue and weakness
• Sudden weight loss or gain
• Continuous abdominal pain
• Indigestion and stomach complaints
• Dizziness and palpitations
• Frequent urination and excessive thirst
• Shortness of breath
• Joint pain
• Unexplained fever

Frequently Asked Questions

Internal Medicine is the medical department that diagnoses and treats diseases related to internal organs.
Internists deal with diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and metabolic conditions.
Blood tests, urine tests, ultrasonography, ECG, MRI, and endoscopy may be performed.
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, and fatigue are common symptoms of diabetes.
Healthy nutrition, regular exercise, and medication when necessary can help control cholesterol levels.
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