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Dec 12, 2024
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Internal Medicine Hospital in Mysore
Internal Medicine is the medical speciality that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of medical conditions affecting the “internal” organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, nerves, muscles, joints, gastrointestinal tract, spinal column, and more. The doctors specialising in internal medicine are known as “Internists” or “General Internists”. Internists diagnose several internal medical disorders under various medical subspecialties. Our Internal Medicine Department at Manipal Hospitals, Mysore, is the backbone of patient care offering the best treatment to a legion of patients. From personalised diagnosis, guidance, and consultation to treatment, preventive interventions, and counselling equipped with advanced medical technology will ensure only the best care for every patient. Manipal Hospital, Mysore Outpatient Department (OPD) treats a wide range of internal medical conditions, from simple and complex to acute and chronic. Patients get customised medical care. In most cases, OPD treatment does not require hospitalisation.
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The department of Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospitals, Mysore, is spearheaded by internal medicine specialists and professional internists along with the expertise of the multidisciplinary team of internal medicine from various departments. Our interprofessional team of specialists provides the best patient-centric care, precise diagnosis, and prompt treatment. Consult with our experts at our best internal medicine hospital in Mysore to know more.
Along with its various speciality centres integrating a wide range of internal medicine subspecialties, the well-coordinated and multidisciplinary internal medicine team provides apt treatment. Health concerns such as severe fevers, typhoid, dengue, gastroenteritis, and infectious diseases are treated by interprofessional specialists from multiple departments such as cardiology, neurology, rheumatology, diabetes, etc. The four primary chronic diseases- heart disorders, stroke, cancer, and diabetes- affecting more than 80% of adults are actively by the best-in-class health services of the Internal Medicine team at Manipal Hospitals.
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The H1N1 virus caused the global Swine Flu outbreak in 2009-2010. Millions of people were affected, primarily patients with underlying health concerns and pregnant women. It continues to affect most young adults and children who are not immune to this flu (influenza) virus. Swine Flu is the seasonal flu which can be avoided by taking a flu vaccine…
Seen in both children and adults, low platelet count or Thrombocytopenia is a condition where the person’s bone marrow is not making enough platelets. Platelets (thrombocytes) are the colourless blood cells that help blood clot, stopping bleeding in the person. Patients with low platelet count might bleed a lot, and bleeding is hard to stop. These…
The most common medical condition seen among adults and children across various age groups is Fever or High Fever. Fever is generally the higher-than-normal body temperature indicating any infection or abnormality in your body. While a fever is treated at home by following specific tips, it is not the case with a high fever. It is considered a high…
Salmonella typhi bacteria is related to food poisoning and causes Typhoid fever. Contaminated food and water or close contact with an infected patient can cause typhoid fever, affecting various organs in the body. Typhoid is rare in developed countries. It is highly contagious, occurring primarily in developing countries(poor sanitation and limited…
Dengue or Dengue virus (DENV) is transferred to humans through a simple bite of infected mosquitoes, usually by primary vectors such as Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Four DENV serotypes exist, causing infection up to four times. With nearly half of the world’s population living in areas with a risk of dengue, the global incidence is 100-400 million infections…
Around 80 percent of older adults are affected by at least one chronic disease. Around 77 percent are affected by at least two chronic diseases. The four main chronic diseases are cancer, diabetes, stroke and heart disease. At Manipal Hospital, our multidisciplinary team of Internal Medicine, from various departments are well coordinated to work on cases of infectious diseases, gastroenteritis, fevers and all other medical conditions. Our specialty OPD’s of neurology, diabetes, cardiology and rheumatology are well equipped to provide the best care for all patients.
Some mentions of our on-site technologies are as follows:
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Certified lab testing
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Nuclear Cardiology
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Radiology (CT Scans, Bone density, General Ultrasound).
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2-D Echo
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Endoscopy (Upper endoscopy, Capsule endoscopy, Coloscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Bravo.
Facilities & Services
With state-of-the-art on-site technologies such as Radiology, Endoscopy, Certified Lab testing, 2-D Echo, and Nuclear Cardiology, the department of Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospitals, Mysore, covers a broad range of medical conditions and their treatment. We also offer expertise in various speciality clinics headed by them, like Adult Vaccination Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Preventive Medicine Clinics, Influenza Clinics, HIV Education Clinics, Infection Control Clinics, and Rehabilitation Clinics.
These are some of the specialty clinics spearheaded by the Internal Medicine Department
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Geriatric Clinic
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HIV Education Clinic
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Rheumatology Clinic
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Influenza Clinic (Control & Treatment)
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Rehabilitation Clinic
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Adult Vaccination Clinic
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Infection Control Clinic
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Diabetic Clinic
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Preventive Medicine Clinic
FAQ's
An assigned physician will look into all the general information about the patient and then review the current injury or disorder. Based on findings, further diagnostic procedures or treatment will be recommended.
Extreme cases of Dengue may lead to haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which are life-threatening medical emergencies. However, proper medical attention can cause one to recover within a week in the case of regular Dengue.
Also known as Swine Flu, H1N1 is the influenza virus mostly seen in patients with chronic diseases and pregnant women. Seek immediate medical attention when these H1N1 emergency symptoms are witnessed, such as:
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Seizures
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Chest and muscle pain
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Difficulty breathing
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Dizziness and weakness
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Worsening of existing medical conditions
Apart from these four chronic diseases- cancer, diabetes, stroke and heart disease, several other issues such as allergies, anemia, arthritis, blood pressure, cholesterol issues, digestive disorders, colon disease,thyroid disorders, urine and bladder problems, tendonitis and bursitis, along with many more medical conditions affect adults. Visit our best internal medicine hospital in Mysore for the treatment.
Also known as low platelet count, there are three stages in thrombocytopenia based on severity level such as:
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Mild platelet count (101,000 and 140,000 per microlitre of blood)
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Moderate platelet count (51,000 and 100,000 per microliter of blood)
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Severe platelet count (51,000 and 21,000 platelets per microliter of blood)
While some medical conditions are caused by external facts, many medical problems arise due to genetic predispositions. To know more about internal medicine treatment in Mysore, visit Manipal Hospitals.
There are a wide range of medical conditions that are preventable and several programs are set in place to manage an adult’s health. However, not all medical disorders are completely preventable.
When your body temperature is less than 101°F (38.3°C), consume plenty of fluids, and use certain medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen. A lukewarm bath for feverish children under 17 can effectively treat fever at home. However, contact your doctor if you are suffering from a high fever of more than 102°F (38.8°C). Visit Manipal Hospitals, the best internal medicine hospital in Mysore to consult with experts.
It is extremely important to follow up with annual health checkups. This will help you keep a check on several risk factors that may lead to complex conditions in the future.
In addition to getting a typhoid fever vaccination, following simple steps such as drinking clean and safe water, avoiding contaminated food, washing hands frequently, and access to proper medical care can help prevent typhoid.
Manipal Hospitals is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care and building long-term partnerships with its patients. Our Internal Medicine Department, it’s various subspecialities and patients are a testament to this. Contact us to know more about Internal medicine problems and book an appointment with one of our specialized today.
