General Medical

We generally serve patients with:

• undifferentiated medical conditions including unclear diagnosis
• chronic and complex conditions
• single organ problems that do not require intervention by sub-specialists

What should I expect on my appointment?

The first appointment will last about 30 minutes. The doctor will take a detailed medical and dietary history. They will do a physical examination and also order any necessary investigations, such as blood tests or scans.

Follow-up appointments usually take about 15 to 20 minutes.

What conditions are seen at the General Medicine?

Conditions commonly seen include:

• Recurrent infections, such as colds, sore throats, cystitis, thrush, chest infections and bacterial infections
• Some persistent symptoms where tests have not revealed a serious underlying disorder
• Asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Digestive disorders, for example acid reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease
• Endocrine (glandular) disorders such as under-active thyroid
• Type II diabetes
• Some types of heart disease, high blood pressure and palpitations
• Chronic headache such as migraine or tension-type headache
• Side effects of prescribed medications