Internal Medicine
Complete adult medical care, from prevention to long-term disease control
Overview
Internal medicine is the branch of medicine that looks after adults as a whole rather than a single organ. The physician is usually the first doctor you meet — assessing symptoms, ordering the right investigations, arriving at a diagnosis and either treating the condition or directing you to the correct speciality.
Much of internal medicine is long-term work: keeping diabetes, blood pressure, thyroid disorders and cholesterol within safe limits so that complications never develop. Regular follow-up, medication review and lifestyle counselling form the core of that care.
Procedures & treatments
- Detailed adult consultation and clinical examination
- Preventive health checks and annual screening
- Diabetes assessment and insulin adjustment
- Blood pressure and cholesterol management
- Treatment of fever and infections
- Pre-operative fitness evaluation
- Long-term medication review
Conditions we treat
- Diabetes mellitus
- High blood pressure
- Thyroid disorders
- Persistent or unexplained fever
- Anaemia and vitamin deficiencies
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Seasonal and viral infections
Why it helps
- One doctor who understands your full medical history
- Early detection of silent conditions through screening
- Fewer complications from well-controlled chronic disease
- Clear guidance on when speciality referral is needed
Frequently asked questions
When should I see a physician rather than a specialist?
Start with a physician whenever the cause of your symptoms is unclear, or when you have more than one long-term condition. They will refer you onward if a specialist is required.
How often should chronic conditions be reviewed?
Most patients with diabetes or high blood pressure are reviewed every three to six months, or sooner if readings are unstable.
Do I need to fast before a health check?
Many blood tests including sugar and lipid profiles need eight to twelve hours of fasting. Confirm with reception when you book.
This page is general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult our doctors for diagnosis and treatment.