Consult For
Diagnostic & General Medical Services
Diagnostic & General Medical Services
- Comprehensive Medical Assessment
- Evaluation of symptoms and conditions affecting multiple organ systems
- Diagnosis of complex and undifferentiated medical issues
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and lipid abnormalities
- Autoimmune diseases, chronic liver, kidney, or heart conditions
- Preventive Care
- Regular health check-ups, screening for lifestyle-related diseases
- Vaccination programs for adults and at-risk individuals
Acute Medical Care
Acute Medical Care
Multisystem Disease Management
Multisystem Disease Management
Critical Care Management
Critical Care Management
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Management
- Monitoring and management of critically ill patients with multi-organ failure
- Use of advanced monitoring devices, ventilators, and dialysis machines
- Emergency Resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), management of shock, and acute trauma care
- Ventilator Management
- Non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation
- Weaning protocols for patients recovering from respiratory failure
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Support
- Management of unstable blood pressure and circulation using inotropes and vasopressors
Infectious Disease Management
Infectious Disease Management
Post-ICU Rehabilitation
Post-ICU Rehabilitation
Gastroenterology (hepatitis, cirrhosis, GERD)
Gastroenterology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the liver, stomach, intestines, and esophagus. Common conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) require specialized care to address symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.
Here’s an overview of these conditions and how they are managed by a consultant physician, particularly one with expertise in infectious disease and critical care:
1. Hepatitis
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, which can result from viral infections (e.g., hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E), autoimmune conditions, or excessive alcohol and drug use.
2. Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a late-stage liver disease characterized by scarring of the liver tissue, leading to impaired liver function. It can result from chronic hepatitis, alcoholism, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD is a chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, and difficulty swallowing.
Role of the Consultant Physician, Diabetologist, Infectious Disease & Critical Care Specialist
Given the complexity of conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and GERD, the role of the specialist includes:
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Identifying the root cause of symptoms through detailed history-taking, physical examination, and advanced diagnostics.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to the patient’s specific condition and overall health, particularly for those with multiple comorbidities.
- Infectious Disease Expertise: Essential for managing viral hepatitis and its complications.
- Critical Care Management: For severe cases like decompensated cirrhosis, liver failure, or GERD-related aspiration pneumonia.
- Preventive Care: Vaccination for hepatitis A and B, as well as counseling on lifestyle modifications to prevent disease progression.