General Medicine

Diagnosis and long-term care for adults

Quick Answer

The General Medicine department at Amrutha Orthopaedic Hospital provides diagnosis and non-surgical treatment for adults, covering diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, infections and fever, asthma and other long-term conditions, along with routine health checks and pre-operative fitness assessment.

About the General Medicine department

General medicine, also called internal medicine, deals with the diagnosis and non-surgical management of illness in adults. It is often the first point of contact for undiagnosed symptoms, and the department that co-ordinates care when someone has more than one condition. Our physicians also carry out the medical assessment that clears patients for surgery and manage medical conditions during recovery.

Conditions we treat

Diabetes and blood sugar problems
High blood pressure and cholesterol
Thyroid disorders
Fever, infections and seasonal illness
Asthma, COPD and breathing difficulty
Anaemia, fatigue and unexplained weight change

Treatments & procedures

Consultation and diagnostic evaluation
Long-term (chronic) disease management
Preventive health checks and screening
Pre-operative medical fitness assessment
Management of medical conditions after surgery
Adult vaccination advice

Frequently asked questions

What does a general physician treat?+

A general physician diagnoses and manages medical conditions in adults without surgery — including diabetes, blood pressure, thyroid problems, infections and breathing conditions — and refers to a specialist when a specific problem needs focused care.

Why do I need a medical check-up before surgery?+

A pre-operative assessment confirms that your heart, lungs, blood sugar, blood pressure and medications are in a safe state for anaesthesia and surgery. It helps the surgical and anaesthesia teams plan and reduces the chance of complications.

How often should I have a health check-up?+

For most healthy adults an annual check is reasonable. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or another long-term condition, your doctor will advise a more frequent schedule based on your readings and medication.