Internal Medicine Examination

Internal medicine forms the basis for diagnosing every disease or problem of internal organs or organ systems, thus the internal medicine examination represents the most important step in resolving such issues for every patient.

The internal medicine examination involves the physician performing inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to determine the patient’s general condition, examining the skin and visible mucous membranes, then gently pressing with fingertips to assess lymph nodes, blood vessels, abdominal organs, and listening to the heart and lungs.

Following these procedures, measuring blood pressure constitutes an integral part of the internal medicine examination, and upon conclusion of the conversation and examination, the physician decides on further necessary tests or examinations in agreement with the patient.

Through Internal Medicine Examination to Optimal Diagnosis

An excellent internist must possess a broad spectrum of diseases under their purview, while also discerning when to consult a colleague more specialized in a particular area.

Specialized examinations are planned based on specific symptoms, aimed at diagnosing and treating a particular disease. Seek an internal medicine physician if experiencing breathing difficulties, chest pain, sudden and unexplained headaches, fainting, shortness of breath, preoccupation of thoughts, high immune response, prolonged fatigue, or digestive difficulties.

A proficient internist and clinician can recognize and resolve the majority of complaints, with the most common being circulatory disorders, lung and bronchial diseases, endocrine gland diseases, heart diseases, kidney and urinary tract diseases, gastrointestinal tract diseases (stomach, intestines), as well as prostate problems.

In our Polyclinic, the internist conducts systematic examinations whose scope and content are tailored to the patient’s age, gender, and existing health issues. The basic systematic examination includes complete blood and urine analysis, clinical examination with ECG, and ultrasound of abdominal cavity organs, urinary system organs, and prostate in males.

Other tests, such as cardiac and vascular color Doppler, thyroid ultrasound, tumor markers, or hormones, are performed on the internist’s recommendation according to examination results or patient preferences.

What Does an Internal Medicine Examination Entail?

The internal medicine examination combines conversation and medical assessments that the physician conducts with you to uncover the cause of problems. It typically begins with discussion of general health status, anamnesis gathering, and symptom identification, followed by blood pressure, temperature, body mass, and height measurement, as well as laboratory blood and urine tests, ECG heart examination.

How Long Does an Internal Medicine Examination Last?

The internal medicine examination may last from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the patient’s symptoms.

What After the Examination?

The internal medicine examination is a vital step in maintaining good health and is recommended for individuals with health difficulties as well as those without. Regular examinations can aid in early detection and prevention of many diseases, and upon completion, one’s health needs become clearly known.