Metalia Hospital

GENERAL MEDICINE

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General Medicine department focuses on diagnosis and non-surgical management of acute and chronic illnesses. Common treatments include  :

  • Acute care for fever, dehydration, electrolytes imbalance 

Viral Fever : Caused by viruses such as influenza, RSV, or coronaviruses. Presents with high temperature, body aches, fatigue.

Bacterial Fever  : Results from bacterial infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or streptococcal pharyngitis.

Malaria : Characterized by cyclic fevers, chills, and sweating. Diagnosed via peripheral smear or rapid diagnostic tests.

Dengue Fever  : Presents with high fever, severe myalgia, and potential hemorrhagic complications.

Enteric (Typhoid) Fever  : Persistent high fever, abdominal discomfort, and hepatosplenomegaly. Confirmed by blood cultures or Widal test.

Scrub Typhus  : Fever with rash and lymphadenopathy following chigger exposure. Diagnosed by IgM serology.

Leptospirosis  : Acute fever with myalgia, jaundice, or renal impairment. Diagnosed by serology or PCR.

  • Diabetology specializes in comprehensive care for diabetes and its complications 

  • Management of hypertension, dyslipidemia and other cardiovascular risk factors

  • Treatment of infectious diseases : Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Malaria

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Asthma care

  • Endocrine disorder management : Thyroid diseases, Adrenal disorders

  • Rheumatologic condition care : Arthritis, Connective tissue diseases , Gout 

  • Geriatric medicine and preventive health evaluations