General Medicine and Surgery
General Medicine and Surgery
General Medicine and Surgery is a speciality and deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the internal organs. General Physicians in KVT Hospitals are expert doctors who treat diseases, prevent diseases, correct deformities, repair injuries and perform surgeries as required. General Physician examine the patients, perform a diagnosis by laboratory test or imaging tests and assess the situation of the problem and treat the patient based on the assessment.
Common Problems in General Medicine
The following are the common cases handled in General Medicine,
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis
- Depressive Disorder
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Esophageal Reflux
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lumbago
- Pain in Joints, Legs
- Pain in Limbs
- Pneumonia
- Urinary Tract Infection
Common General Surgery Procedures
The following are the common procedures handled in General Surgery,
- Appendectomy
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Breast Biopsy
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Hemorrhoids
- Laparoscopic Surgeries
- Lung Surgery
- Mastectomy
- Prostatectomy
- Thyroid Surgery
General Medicine & Surgery Consultants
General Surgery
Dr. P.Darwin M.S.
General Surgeon
Monday to Saturday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dr. M.P.Kumaran M.S.
Laparoscopic Surgeon
On Appointment
Internal Medicine
Dr. Vivekanandan M.D., IDCCM
General Physician, Critical Care Physician
Monday to Saturday 1:00 pm To 4:00 pm
Dr. K.T. Chandrasekhar M.D.
Internal Medicine
Monday to Saturday 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
General Medicine and Surgery - FAQ
Thyroid Surgery or Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of part or complete removal of the Thyroid gland.
Prostatectomy Surgery is the surgical removal of part or complete removal of prostrate.
Mastectomy Surgery is a surgery performed on the breast to completely remove it and most of the cases it is due to cancer.
Lung Surgery is a surgical procedure to remove lung tissues. Common reasons for Lung Surgery are; Biopsy, Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy and pleurodesis.
Hemorrhoids Surgery or Hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove hemorrhoids.
Acute Bronchitis is a viral infection and causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. When bronchial tubes get infected, the airways are narrowed making it difficult to breathe.
Atrial Fibrillation is a medical condition in which there is an increase in the heart rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation should be treated properly to avoid stroke or heart failure.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease and can disrupt the airflow from the lungs.
Lumbago is a condition where there is pain in muscles and joints of the lower back of the body. It could be caused by overuse of lower back, excessive bending where the lower back is strained.
Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria or viral infection. This could lead to fever, chills and in breathing difficulties.