Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine at Octavia Hospital, Varanasi deals with general and preventive care medicine for adults as well as geriatrics and fully-supported by major super-specialities to provide end to end services varying from clinical diagnosis, preventive medicine, wellness programs, preventive health checks, rehabilitation services to management of certain medical conditions.
From routine exams to diagnosing and managing adult conditions the preventive medicine, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases and thus forms the backbone of our hospitals.
They are primary care physicians who often lead multi-disciplinary teams while working closely with all specialities.
Health Conditions We Treat
Treatments offered
Adult Immunisations
Immunisations are not just for children. Adults must also be immunised to ensure that they do not contract or spread diseases that can be prevented with vaccines. The Internal Medicine department offers vaccines for everyone above 18 years of age.
Pleural Aspiration
This is a procedure in which the doctor injects a small needle in the chest to remove the fluid or air that is accumulated between the lungs and chest wall.
Abdominal Paracentesis
Another procedure where the abdominal cavity is punctured with the use of a needle to remove accumulated fluid. This procedure is used for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. For diagnosis, the fluid retrieved is sent for further evaluation.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Doctors of Internal Medicine are an integral part of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Team – an advanced protocol or clinical intervention team at Octavia Hospital to deal with life-threatening events such as strokes, heart attacks or cardiac arrest.
Pre-Travel Consultation
Our doctors do a risk-assessment, give pre-travel medical advice to avoid health concerns for travellers with chronic disorders and modify medicine timings when travel involves changes in time-zone.
Preventive Screenings
The Internal Medicine department is in charge of all preventive health check-up programmes at Octavia Hospital and works closely with other departments of the hospital.
Our Department's Strengths
Continuum of Care
Internal Medicine doctors provide continuous care to patients, critical for those with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension that encompass multiple organ systems and require long-term treatment and monitoring.
Travel Medicine
Doctors of the department offer pre-travel consultation and evaluation, contingency planning during travel and post-travel follow-ups and care.
Preventive Medicine
The hospital has preventive health programmes to identify symptoms early and help people live healthier lives. Preventive health plans include routine checks with dietary and lifestyle changes recommended for being fit.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Complementing the Internal Medicine department are the Diagnostic and Labs Departments. From a full range of diagnostic X-ray services, ultrasounds and CT Scan, the hospital is fully equipped in diagnostic and laboratory services.
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