The General Medicine department focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of diseases and conditions that affect adults.
Respiratory Diseases: Such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, asthma, and other lung-related disorders.
Cardiovascular Diseases: Including hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other heart-related conditions.
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver diseases, pancreatitis, and other digestive system disorders.
Endocrine Disorders: Including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal gland disorders, and other hormonal imbalances.
Infectious Diseases: Such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sepsis, and other bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
Renal Diseases: Including acute and chronic kidney diseases, urinary tract disorders, kidney stones, and other kidney-related conditions.
Neurological Disorders: Such as stroke, epilepsy, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Rheumatologic Disorders: Including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Hematologic Disorders: Such as anaemia, bleeding disorders, blood clotting disorders, and other conditions related to the blood and blood-forming organs.
Geriatric Care: The general medicine department also provides specialized care for elderly patients, addressing age-related health concerns, chronic conditions, and age-related disabilities.
ICUs provide comprehensive and specialized care for critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and advanced life support. They treat a wide range of conditions, including severe infections, respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, multi-organ failure, post-operative care for complex surgeries, and other critical conditions.
The multidisciplinary approach in ICUs ensures that patients receive continuous monitoring, immediate intervention, and appropriate treatment by a team of experts from various medical specialities. This collaborative approach helps optimize patient outcomes and improve survival rates in critically ill individuals.
