About Specialty
Common Conditions
Investigations
Procedures
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Geriatrics is a Sub-Specialty of Medicine dealing with the health care of elderly. It includes the prevention, treatment and management of Diseases and Disabilities in old people and addresses their unique needs. |
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COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY A SPECIALIST IN GERIATRICS
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A Geriatrician commonly treats the following conditions: Immobility; Instability; Incontinence; Delirium (Confusion); Memory Loss; Impaired Vision and Hearing; Dental Problems; Muscle Weakness; Depression; Dementia; Fractures |
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN GERIATRICS
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Blood Tests: Complete Blood Count; Liver Function Test; Kidney Function Test; Electrocardiogram (ECG); Chest X - Ray; Cataract Assessment |
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SURGERIES & PROCEDURES IN GERIATRICS
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Geriatric General Surgery; Orthogeriatrics; Geriatric Cardiothoracic Surgery; Geriatric Urology; Geriatric Otolaryngology; Geriatric Trauma; Geriatric Gynecology; Geriatric Anesthesia |
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