Family doctor – your first medical support

A family doctor is the first specialist to see if you experience worrying symptoms. Its role is to diagnose, treat and refer patients for further diagnostics and specialist treatment. The main tasks of a family doctor include:

• Conducting examinations and providing medical advice.
• Referral for diagnostic tests necessary to make an accurate diagnosis.
• Referral for specialist consultation or hospital treatment if necessary.
• Issuing medical certificates,  m.in. about inability to work, need for rehabilitation, participation in organized holidays and for social assistance purposes.

Internist – internal medicine specialist

An internist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats internal diseases in adults. It is worth visiting him in the case of general health ailments that do not yet require the intervention of a doctor with a narrower specialization. Internist:

• He or she will assess the patient’s health and make an initial diagnosis.
• He or she will order the necessary laboratory and imaging tests, such as morphology, ultrasound or ECG.
• He or she will plan pharmacological treatment tailored to the individual needs of the patient.
• He or she will refer the patient for further diagnostics or specialist treatment.
• It will provide preventive health care, including the control of chronic diseases such as hypertension or diabetes.

An internist has extensive knowledge of the functioning of the human body and deals with the treatment of many diseases affecting various systems and organs.

When to see an internist?

We do not always know whether our symptoms require a visit to a specialist. It is worth going to an internist in the case of:

• Ailments of the digestive system – abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea.
• Respiratory problems – chronic cough, shortness of breath, frequent infections.
• Headaches and dizziness – chronic migraines, balance disorders.
• Cardiovascular diseases – hypertension, atherosclerosis.
• Hormonal disorders – hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
• Problems with sleep, concentration and memory – chronic fatigue, problems with remembering.
• Urinary tract infections – frequent and painful urination.

Diseases treated by an internist

An internist diagnoses and treats many chronic diseases and medical emergencies, including:

• Gastrointestinal diseases – diseases of the esophagus, intestines, liver, pancreas.
• Rheumatoid arthritis – pain and movement limitations.
• Diabetes – diagnosis and control of blood sugar levels.
• Atherosclerosis and hypertension – prevention and treatment.
• Respiratory infections – colds, flu, pneumonia.
• Metabolic and hormonal disorders – thyroid disease, obesity.

An internist plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with many diseases. At Mediss Medical, we provide professional medical care, tailored to the individual needs of the patient.