Do internal medicine doctors do Pap smears?

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asked Dec 26, 2021 in Womans Health by Sameltrik (640 points)
Do internal medicine doctors do Pap smears?

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answered Dec 27, 2021 by Nicicoffee (670 points)
Internal medicine doctors do Pap smears although a gynecologist most often performs the Pap smear a internal medicine doctor or family doctor can and does do Pap Smears.

An internal medicine doctor can treat chronic pain.

And also a pain management specialist can treat chronic pain too.

The general internists are in the best position to manage the majority of their chronic pain patients because the pain is related to underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia, and the primary care physicians may have an ongoing and often longstanding relationship with patients.

The subspecialties of internal medicine include.

Cardiovascular Disease (heart and vascular system)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (diabetes and other glandular and metabolic disorders)
Gastroenterology (gastrointestinal system, liver, and gall bladder)
Transplant Hepatology
Hematology (blood)
Infectious Disease (bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections)
Nephrology (kidneys)
Oncology (cancer)
Pulmonary Disease (lungs and respiratory system)
Rheumatology (joints and musculoskeletal system)

An internist is better than a family doctor as the internist has more medical training but a family doctor is also good to see.

An internist is a full Fledged doctor and is better and more trained and more knowledgeable than a family doctor

Internists must complete a three-year residency before they begin practicing internal medicine, and some take additional training in a subspecialty, such as neurology, endocrinology, oncology, psychiatry, dermatology, cardiology, geriatrics or rheumatology.

You would see an internist if your other doctor thinks you need more examination of your internal organs etc or if you want to see an internist on your own.

People who suffer from heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, diseases, chronic lung disease, Lung issues etc may need to see an internist.

An internist or internal medicine physician, is a doctor that specializes in the internal organs, including the heart, kidney, liver and lungs.

Internists routinely see patients with conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease.

An internist may consult with doctors in other fields of medicine, or may be called to consult on a patient by another specialist.

When should you see an internist?

If you haven't chosen one as your PCP, you may still see an internist for certain problems.

Pain in the abdomen can have a variety of causes.

It could be from something relatively minor, such as a muscle strain or a stomach virus.

Most internists only treat adults and are uniquely qualified to work closely with patients to develop healthy habits that can prevent disease.

For example, an internist may help a patient maintain a healthier lifestyle by prescribing an exercise routine in addition to high blood pressure and cholesterol medications.

While internists typically diagnose and treat medical problems of greater complexity than family practitioners in both the office and hospital settings, family practitioners typically provide more 'well-patient' services in the office setting and don't treat as many hospitalized patients.

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