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Doc of int medicine or endocrinologist ?
Recently, I have been diagnosed with what looks like metabolic syndrome with pre-diabetes, high non hdl cholesterol, and the beginning of non alcoholic fatty acid. I also have high blood pressure since 2005. Now I also have a B12 deficiency and osteopenia. I need to consult a doctor who will take a comprehensive view and work out a plan that connects all of this, including a review of my very old blood pressure medication. Should I approach a doctor of internal medicine or an endocrinologist?
Thank you. Rajat Basu
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Visit an endocrinologist . Metabolic syndrome can be either because of hormonal imbalance or because of sedentary lifestyle. Are you on steroids for any health issue?
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Nevertheless , consult an endocrinologist for better and detailed steps forward.
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Ideally you should consult an endocrinologist for metabolic syndrome,osteopenia ,he may refer you to other specialties if needed
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So so important to actually empower patients with Metabolic Syndrome.
***Healthy life style—>Reduce sedentary period—>Blood pressure control (in principle all BP medications do the job and choice changes if other health conditions arise)—>Diabetic diet with regular monitoring of HbA1C ie 6 monthly—>Diet and medications for raised cholesterol with 6 monthly
monitoring—>Fibroscan of Liver to assess your risk of developing Cirrhosis—> Annual Liver function tests, INR along with Ultrasound abdomen—>If Cirrhosis of liver noted—>6 monthly blood test for Alfa feto protein and Baseline Gastroscopy ***
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Consult superspecialist like Internal medicine.
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Internal medicine
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Both are good .
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Both the doctors are equally competent based on skills and experience
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take supplements for b12 deficiency and osteopenia
For metabolic syndrome consult endocrinologist
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Either ine
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