The constant advances in medical research have led to a growing specialization of its professionals, focusing on increasingly specific aspects of the human organism. If this, on the one hand, brings progress in scientific research and treatment of disease, on the other, it raises great doubt for patients. If they want to go directly to a specialist, they will have to do some diagnostics on their own, which obviously will not always be correct. Finding a general practitioner initially to clarify your symptoms is always right. The general practitioner has a global view of the human body and must be prepared to carry out the various diagnoses.
What diseases can the general practitioner treat?
This professional is able to diagnose and treat various diseases and only need to refer your patient when a specialist is needed, that is, when the problem is very specific. Thus a consultation with a general practitioner covers:
- Check up
- Evaluation for physical activity and orientation of physical exercises
- Light to moderate obesity
- Nutrition counseling
- Hypertension, diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- High Cholesterol
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Intestinal Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Skin and Mycosis Infections
- Pulmonary infections,
- Oropharyngeal infections
- Headache (headache)
- Thyroid Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anemias
- Vaccination Indication
- Allergies
- Mycoses (fungi)
- Among others….
What is the role of the general practitioner?
The greatest differential of the clinician is that he can accompany his patients throughout their lives, knowing their history deeply, taking into account more comprehensive aspects such as psychological, social and family status. It can often help the patient to better understand the behavior of a specialist and clarify doubts about the use of various medications prescribed by several different specialists. Their performance today is also very important in complex patients who need follow-up with several specialists, the general practitioner can advise them, inform them about the patient’s conditions and integrating conducts and medications.