Signs That a Patient Needs to See an Internal Medicine Doctor

Learning more about what an internal medicine doctor does is a great idea. Understanding the types of patients they see on a regular basis is also important, as this allows you to understand more about what conditions they may treat, e.g., heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, etc.

About internists

Thinking about making an appointment with an internal medicine doctor? According to the American College of Physicians, internal medicine physicians, or internists, are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum. They are the go-to medical professional for addressing complex medical problems, managing chronic illnesses and helping those who have been diagnosed with more than one disorder or disease.

Signs that a patient needs to see an internal medicine doctor

The list below includes common signs that may make it necessary for patients to make an appointment with an internist.

They have chronic pain

When a patient is experiencing chronic pain, it is likely due to some type of underlying health condition. While an internist can indeed treat patients who are living with chronic pain, they can also treat the underlying condition that is causing the patient to experience ongoing pain. Two common conditions that can cause chronic pain are osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.

They are experiencing breathing problems

Patients who are experiencing breathing problems are often first diagnosed with a certain condition, like asthma. It also may be possible that a patient has pneumonia when they are experiencing difficulty breathing. If they do, their breathing problems will also include additional symptoms, like a cough, chills and a fever.

They are suffering from digestive issues

Patients who are currently suffering from digestive issues may have a digestive disease. This means they are experiencing health problems occurring somewhere within their digestive tract, which can be something as simple as lactose intolerance or as something as serious as cancer. The fact that digestive issues can be quite serious makes it necessary for patients to get a proper diagnosis as soon as possible in order to understand what treatment options are available to them.

They often feel fatigued

When a patient feels fatigued often, the cause of this extreme lack of energy needs to be understood. Fatigue is definitely a sign that something is wrong and has a number of different causes. Common reasons for feeling fatigued include having a sleeping disorder, having an underactive thyroid or being anemic.

Are you experiencing any of the signs above?

Are you in need of an internal medicine appointment? Whether you are experiencing one or more of the signs above or other symptoms that make it necessary for you to make an appointment with an internist, we invite you to contact us now so we can get you scheduled in for your first consultation. Any questions you have can be answered, so writing them down and bringing them with you is a great idea.

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