Internal diseases

Internal diseases

Internal medicine refers to a branch of medicine generally known as “internal medicine”. This field covers a wide range of diseases in adults and deals with the diagnosis, treatment and management of these diseases. Internal medicine specialists are often called “internists” and provide general medical care. Here are some of the main topics internists address:

Cardiology (Heart Diseases): They evaluate problems related to the heart and circulatory system. It includes conditions such as hypertension, heart attack, and heart failure.

Endocrinology (Hormonal Disorders): Addresses problems affecting the endocrine system such as hormonal imbalances, diabetes and thyroid diseases.

Gastroenterology (Gastrointestinal Diseases): They examine digestive system problems. Conditions such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohn's disease are included in this scope.

Pulmonology (Respiratory Diseases): Diagnoses and treats respiratory system diseases. Includes conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia.

Rheumatology (Rheumatic Diseases): They evaluate joint and connective tissue diseases. Includes rheumatic diseases such as arthritis.

Nephrology (Kidney Diseases): Addresses kidney function disorders and kidney stones.

Hematology (Blood Disorders): Includes conditions such as blood diseases, cancers and anemia.

Internal medicine specialists usually perform a comprehensive patient evaluation and make a diagnosis using tools such as laboratory tests and imaging methods. They also provide preventative care and counseling on optimizing the patient's overall health.