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Saturday 18 March 2017

When Is A North Carolina Internal Medicine Practitioner The Best Choice


By Michael Hayes


Sometimes it seems as though everyone specializes these days. It can be harder and harder to find one professional who provides a variety of services. This is especially true of Realtors, accountants, attorneys, dentists, and physicians. You may have to hire one Realtor to sell your house and another to list your commercial building. Many small businesses have a bookkeeper on staff to handle the day to day accounting and retain a CPA for end of year and tax filings. A periodontist does nothing but treat gums, and an orthodontist has to put the braces on your children's teeth. In the Southeast, it is possible to find a doctor who practices North Carolina internal medicine and treats a wide variety of ailments.

Most internist practices are limited to adults and their diseases and illnesses. Since heart disease is the number one killer of adults, many of these practitioners find themselves treating patients with all kinds of heart conditions. Internists prescribe medications that help keep the disease contained for as long as possible. They counsel patients about lifestyle choices that can worsen their condition.

Lung and other respiratory diseases are common occurrences in patients that are currently smoking or have a history with tobacco. They may find it difficult to do simple tasks and don't have the breath to exercise regularly. Most physicians strongly urge these patients to quit this destructive habit in any way possible. They may prescribe patches for them or give them recommendations for over the counter products.

When they have patients come into their offices complaining of tiredness, excessive hunger and thirst combined with weight loss, or frequent urination they will test for diabetes. This is one of the most common diseases affecting today's society, and it has varying degrees of severity. Depending on the test results, doctors may recommend specific medications and blood monitoring. They are also aware of the importance of diet and exercise when it comes to managing this disease successfully.

Diabetes may be the most common endocrine related disease that internists encounter, but there are patients who come in with adrenal and thyroid gland problems. There are others who suffer with pancreatitis. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet helps to relieve the stress and tension that often make these ailments worse. Internists can work with patients who have moderate problems, but will refer the more severe cases to an endocrinologist.

A lot on internists work with older patients who suffer from a variety of neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and strokes. These are debilitating diseases with no known cures. There are new medicines on the market that internists are aware of to combat the signs and symptoms however. In addition to treatment, many of these patients need empathy and understanding from their medical practitioner.

People with chronic acid reflux, ulcers, kidney problems, and arthritis often have internists as their primary care physicians. Others with joint, kidney, and digestive issues also consult internists. Many doctors treat these ailments successfully with a combination of medication, special diets, and exercise regimes.

Most people, who use doctors for regular check ups and preventative care, do not need to see specialists. They rely on the expertise of internists for the majority of their health related issues.




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