Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases affecting the internal organs of adult individuals. Known as "Dahiliye," this department diagnoses a wide range of diseases and refers patients to relevant subspecialists when necessary. Internal Medicine is one of the most frequently visited departments, playing a significant role in both preventive healthcare services and the follow-up of chronic diseases.

What Diseases Does Internal Medicine Deal With?

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
• Cholesterol and lipid disorders
• Liver and gallbladder diseases
• Kidney diseases
• Stomach, intestinal, and digestive system diseases
• Rheumatic diseases
• Anemia, vitamin deficiencies
• Thyroid (goiter, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) diseases
• Urinary tract infections
• Infectious diseases (flu, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, etc.)
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• General condition disorders such as chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss

What Are the Diagnostic Methods?

Internal medicine specialists use various physical examination and laboratory tests for diagnosing diseases:

• Blood and urine tests
• Hormone tests
• Liver and kidney function tests
• Blood sugar and HbA1c
• ECG, X-ray, CT (tomography), MRI
• Endoscopy, colonoscopy referrals when necessary
• Consultation with other specialties based on diagnosis

What Are the Treatment Methods?

• Medication treatments: Management of acute and chronic diseases
• Diet and lifestyle changes: Especially for diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol patients
• Chronic disease follow-up and patient education
• Preventive healthcare services: Check-ups, vaccinations, and early diagnosis programs
• Referral to other specialties when necessary (cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, etc.)

Why Is Regular Check-up Important?

Internal medicine ensures early diagnosis and regular follow-up of chronic diseases.

• Control of diabetes
• Maintaining blood pressure balance
• Regulating cholesterol levels
• Early diagnosis of kidney failure
• Prevention of metabolic disorders

Through regular check-ups, the progression of serious diseases can be prevented, and the quality of life can be improved.

When Should You Consult an Internal Medicine Specialist?

• Long-lasting fatigue, weakness
• Fever, cough, sore throat, sweating
• Weight loss or sudden weight gain
• Abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea
• Dizziness, palpitations
• High or low blood pressure
• Swelling in the body, swelling in hands and feet
• Changes in urine color or frequency