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The Department of General Medicine at the SHIMS Hospitals offers comprehensive, preventive, and curative medical services for people suffering from a wide range of health problems. The department has a team of experienced and highly qualified doctors who aim to deliver the best diagnostic and therapeutic services to a large number of patients every day.
The doctors at the SHIMS Hospitals are highly skilled in managing patients suffering from undifferentiated and multisystem problems. The Department of General Medicine is the starting point for patients who need special care. The team coordinates with each other to bring successful outcomes for every patient. The doctors of different departments review the case of every patient to make a unique treatment plan.
We cover a broad spectrum of conditions:
- Chronic Diseases: Management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and arthritis.
- Infectious Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, including influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
- Endocrine Disorders: Evaluation and management of hormonal imbalances and disorders, including thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism), adrenal gland disorders, and metabolic disorders like obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), and liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis).
- Renal Disorders: Management of kidney diseases and disorders, including chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and electrolyte imbalances.
SHIMS Hospitals is renowned as the best general medicine hospital in Sanchore, with highly skilled physicians who are experts in diagnosing a wide range of diseases.
There are senior consultants in the department having many years of expertise and clinical aptitude to handle even complicated cases. The department has a separate intensive care unit for managing medical emergencies of all types. The intensive care unit associated with the internal medicine department is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology such as ventilators, pulse oximeters, glucometers, etc. The intensive care unit is also attached to the lab services throughout the day and night. The department also takes care of the immunocompromised patients.
The doctors at the SHIMS Hospitals working in the internal medicine department have received specialized training in the prevention and management of complex disorders. They are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated diseases related to the heart, kidneys, blood, joints, respiratory, and other body systems. The doctors of the SHIMS Hospitals are also trained in understanding the needs of the individual patient.
What is General Medicine and what conditions does it cover?
General medicine, also known as internal medicine, is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of diseases and conditions affecting adults. General medicine practitioners, known as internists or general physicians, are trained to provide comprehensive medical care for adults across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and primary care practices.