Family Medicine

Conditions Treated

• •Upper Respiratory Tract Infections — Common cold, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis — the most frequent reason for doctor visits in India.
• •Childhood Illnesses — Common paediatric conditions including viral fevers, diarrhoea, ear infections, and skin infections managed by family doctors.
• •Skin Infections — Bacterial, fungal, and viral skin conditions including impetigo, ringworm, and scabies — very common in Indian climate.
• •Anxiety and Mild Depression — Stress-related mental health conditions increasingly common in urban India, often presenting with physical symptoms.
• •Musculoskeletal Pain — Back pain, neck pain, and joint pains from poor posture, overuse, or age-related degeneration.

Health Tips

• •Establish a relationship with one family doctor
• •Keep family health records organized
• •Schedule annual check-ups for the whole family
• •Cook and eat together as a family
• •Stay active as a family

How to Prepare for Your Visit

• •Note symptoms for each family member being seen — when they started and what you've tried
• •Bring vaccination records for children
• •List current medications for all family members
• •Bring previous prescriptions if visiting a new family doctor
• •Mention all symptoms — don't hold back assuming something is minor
• •Discuss lifestyle factors — diet, exercise, sleep, screen time, stress
• •Ask about age-appropriate health screenings for family members
• •Discuss mental health openly — family physicians are trained to help
• •Complete the full course of prescribed medication — especially antibiotics
• •Follow up if symptoms don't improve within the expected timeframe
• •Schedule regular preventive visits — don't wait for illness
• •Maintain a family health file with all reports and prescriptions

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •Do I really need antibiotics for this?
• •What vaccinations does my family need?
• •When should I be worried about my child's symptoms?
• •Can this be managed without medication?
• •Should anyone else in my family be screened for this?
• •Is this something I need a specialist for?

When to See a Specialist

A Family Physician provides comprehensive healthcare for the entire family — children, adults, and elderly, managing both acute and chronic conditions.

• •Common illnesses — fever, cold, infections
• •Chronic disease management — diabetes, hypertension
• •Preventive care and health screenings
• •Mental health concerns — anxiety, depression
• •Paediatric care — childhood illnesses, vaccinations
• •Women's health — menstrual issues, pregnancy care
• •Geriatric care — elderly health management

A family physician is your medical home — they know your complete health history and coordinate care with specialists.