Departments/Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Internal medicine doctors are also known as internists and are highly experienced in complicated diagnosis and primary care for diseases and conditions in adults similar to a family doctor or general physician.
Physicians working in internal medicine are specialists in the clinical diagnosis, management and treatment of a wide range of medical problems, health issues, chronic illnesses and conditions.
Internal medicine exclusively treats adults and involves training in general medicine as well as internal medicine sub-specialities. Internists undergo comprehensive and in-depth training in adult medical issues, allowing them to identify the wide range of diseases that typically afflict adults.
Each internal medicine specialist uses this in-depth knowledge of the human body as a whole and the interplay between organ systems to adopt a more holistic approach when addressing medical conditions in patients bodies.
Diabetes & its Complications
At General Practice Healthcare Centre, offers a wide range of services to help people with diabetes with innovative care. Whether you have just been diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with the condition for some time, our team of endocrinologists, diabetes specialists, and nurses can provide you with the support and care you need.
Thyroid diseases
General Practice Healthcare centre in Islamabad offers expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of thyroid disorders.
Our team of endocrinologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases, including thyroid cancer, enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), and thyroid nodules.
Our clinic consultants have a wealth of knowledge on the full range of thyroid disorders and conditions, and provide step-by-step support throughout your treatment journey.
Hypertension & its complications
- Tuberculosis
- Osteoporosis
- General wellbeing Checkups
Nephrotic Diseases
All medical conditions of the Kidneys, preservation of kidney health, kidney malignancies and more are treated by our expert specialists.
You Kidneys are responsible for filtering waste substances, excess water, and other impurities out your blood stream. When your kidneys are not functioning properly, the waste substances remain in your body, causing a buildup of waste which will very negatively impact your health.
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell, making difficulty in breathing along with cough and wheezing.
Asthma can interfere with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.
Unfortunately, Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it’s important that you work with your doctor to track it and adjust treatment as needed.
Rheumatological Disorders:
Rheumatology is a division of internal medicine and pediatrics that deals with the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune disorders and heritable connective tissue disorders. A rheumatologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment of the rheumatic diseases, through a large variety of traditional, alternative and new age therapies.
At General Practice Healthcare Centre we take an integrated approach in treating Rheumatological disorders. We often treat patients through a mix of contemporary medication, lifestyle changes, nutrition advice, and alternative therapies. As most of rheumatological disorders are long term or chronic and can cause significant pain, we support our patients on their journey to recovery through expert medical care, empathy and kindness.
Pyrexia of unknown origin
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is body temperature ≥ 38.3° C (≥ 101° F) rectally that does not result from transient and self-limited illness, rapidly fatal illness, or disorders with clear-cut localizing symptoms or signs or with abnormalities on common tests such as chest x-ray, urinalysis, or blood cultures.
Infectious Diseases
The internal medicine specialists treat Infectious Diseases and prevent disease-causing infections from germs. Germs are microorganisms that are found everywhere: in air, soil, and water. They can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, but only some of them are harmful to humans.
It is possible to get an infection by touching, eating, drinking, or breathing something that contains harmful microorganisms. Infections can also spread through animal and insect bites as well as kissing and sexual contact. Vaccines, proper handwashing, and medicines can help prevent some infections.
Various infectious conditions like upper and lower respiratory, urinary, bloodstream infections and meningitis.
Endocrinological Disorders
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine dealing with endocrine glands and hormones.
Diabetes is one of the most commonly diagnosed Endocrine disorder. This occurs when your pancreas, an endocrine gland, does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps regulate your blood sugar.
Our experienced team of specialists treat a wide range of endocrine related disorders through an integrated multidisciplinary approach working closely with physicians in various other specialties, to ensure comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans for our patients.
COPD- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease commonly known as COPD is a group of progressive inflammatory lung diseases that block airflow making it difficult to breathe. COPD is a long-term condition, and, in many cases, it makes it difficult for those affected to breathe. Individuals suffering from COPD are at a higher risk of developing other conditions like lung cancer and heart disease.
Neurological Disorders:
Various neurological problems like stroke, headache, dizziness etc. are treated by our expert Medical Specialist.