General Physicians in Thane

• General physician is a primary care provider who provides general medicine and non-surgical care.
• They offer generalized treatments and recommend patients to specialists if needed.
• They examine injuries/sudden changes, conduct/advise tests for further diagnosis, and prescribe generic medicines.

They should have these qualities:

• Technology-oriented and experienced.
• Expertise - they should have these degrees: MBBS and a Post Graduation (MD) degree in general medicine
• Good testimonials/Awards/Recognition.
• Hygiene and sterilization of tools/equipment.

• General practitioners treat generic diseases that emerge suddenly and educate/facilitate preventive care.
• Whereas specialists are focused on one area, where they provide in-depth care and treatment for their patients.
  • Specialists may or may not have expertise in surgery, but can perform minimally invasive treatments, or provide a broader range of medicines to treat your issues as opposed to general practitioners.

General Physicians can probe into following conditions:

• Low/high blood pressure.
• Immunity disorders, infections, flu, typhoid, malaria, and dengue.
• Migraines, muscle aches, pink eye, skin rashes, and bumps.
• Physical injury or poisoning.
• Respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, or sinusitis.
• Bladder or urinary issues.

You should visit general physicians if following events transpire:

• If your body temperature goes above 103 ° Fahrenheit, or fever lasts for more than 3 days.
• Your cold presents with any of these symptoms:
  • Difficulty swallowing, chest pain, breathlessness. and/or cold persists for more than 2 weeks.
• If you detect any of the following signs in your bowel movement/urination:
  • Contains blood, color/consistency is improper, fluctuating frequency.
• You experience other alarming signs: Sudden weight change, unexplained pain, or stroke.

Go to a general practitioner first, if your condition deteriorates thereafter or if they refer you to a specialist, then go to a specialist. Sometimes slight symptoms can be resolved with basic care.