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General (internal) medicine
Comprehensive care for a range of medical conditions. Our physicians specialise in investigating unknown medical problems.
About general medical conditions
At HCA UK we're able to provide a fully supported approach to your care, whether you're referred to us by your GP or admitted as an urgent patient.
Our general physicians are highly experienced in a wide range of general medical conditions, including:
- shortness of breath
- stomach pain
- high temperature
- fainting
They are experienced in investigating symptoms and ensure you receive treatment rapidly and from the medical area specific to your needs.
Our physicians focus on early detection and have access to admit patients to HCA UK's network of acute admission units, and rapid access units.
Need to know
Our general medical expertise
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a condition in your digestive tract. In contrast to upper gastrointestinal bleeding, LGIB originates in the small bowel and colon area. Symptoms range from passing blood in your faeces to severe abdominal pains. It can be mild or very serious. Our gastroenterologists...
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common symptom that affects all age groups from the young to the elderly. It is one of the leading causes of disability. In most people with LBP a specific cause may never be found whilst in a minority there will be actual pathology which causes symptoms. Most cases of LBP...
Normal blood pressure is between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. If your blood pressure reading is lower, it might be because you're very fit. If that's the case, you'll have no unpleasant symptoms. However, if you have frequent fainting spells, feel weak or get dizzy when you stand up (postural hypotension),...
It’s not clear what causes high blood pressure. The vast majority of patients with hypertension display no symptoms and have what is called primary hypertension. This simply means that no underlying cause of the hypertension (such as an adrenal tumour or some form of kidney disease) can be explained.
Fainting can happen for a number of reasons, but it's usually related to a sudden drop in blood pressure or an abrupt and abnormal increase or slowing of your heart rate. These lead to a reduction in oxygen-rich blood flowing to your brain. This can be caused by an underlying heart problem.
As you get older or if you're concerned about hereditary disease, screening is a positive way of taking care of yourself. You will have a series of tests tailored to your age, lifestyle and family history so we can look out for the things that are most likely to affect you.
Acute admissions service
Our physicians work closely and are often part of our acute admissions service, where you can be referred to should you need specialist diagnostic imaging or surgery.
Our General (internal) medicine locations
Harley Street Outpatients, 88 Harley Street
88 Harley Street London W1G 7HR
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street London W1G 8BJ
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street London W1W 5AH
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.