General Medicine provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of adult medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, liver, kidney and gastrointestinal disorders, with preventive health assessment, pre-operative evaluation and coordination with other specialists where required.
VISUAL: Diabetes / blood glucose patient-friendly medical illustration
Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
Can diabetes exist without symptoms?
Yes. Some people may have few or no obvious symptoms, which is why appropriate testing can be important.
Can diabetes be controlled?
Many patients can achieve good control through appropriate lifestyle measures, medicines and regular medical follow-up.
High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
Can I have high blood pressure without knowing it?
Yes. Many people have no obvious symptoms.
Why is regular blood pressure checking important?
Persistent high blood pressure can increase the risk of cardiovascular and other health problems.
Can lifestyle changes help?
Healthy diet, appropriate physical activity, weight management and other lifestyle measures can be important parts of management.
VISUAL: Thyroid gland anatomy / thyroid function illustration
Thyroid Disorders
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
How are thyroid problems diagnosed?
Clinical assessment and appropriate blood tests are commonly used.
Do thyroid problems require long-term treatment?
Some do, while others require shorter-term treatment or monitoring depending on the condition.
Fever & Common Infections
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
Does every fever require antibiotics?
No. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Antibiotics are not appropriate for every infection.
When should fever be medically assessed?
Persistent, high or recurrent fever, or fever accompanied by concerning symptoms, should be medically evaluated.
Respiratory Problems
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
When should breathlessness be assessed?
New, persistent or worsening breathlessness should be medically assessed, particularly when associated with chest pain or other concerning symptoms.
Gastric & Digestive Problems
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
Are all stomach problems caused by acidity?
No. Digestive symptoms can have several causes, so persistent or recurrent symptoms should be assessed rather than self-treated indefinitely.
Are all stomach problems caused by acidity?
No. Digestive symptoms can have several causes, so persistent or recurrent symptoms should be assessed rather than self-treated indefinitely.
VISUAL: Doctor reviewing pre-operative medical assessment; preferably actual Pro Health consultation photo
Pre-operative Medical Assessment
Common symptoms
Possible treatment
Why do I need a physician's assessment before surgery?
The assessment helps identify and optimise medical conditions that may affect the safety of surgery or anaesthesia.