When should I see an Internist

• Multiple disease conditions that are very difficult to manage.
• Disorders requiring specialized diagnostics such as ultrasound or endoscopy and treatments such as chemotherapy or radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism.
• Complicated endocrine diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperthyroidism, or Cushing’s Disease.
• Unresolved breathing problems
• Bleeding disorders or anemia
• Infectious diseases
• Liver disease
• Unexplained weight loss
• Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
• Kidney and bladder diseases
• Nutritional support with feeding tube placement or partial parenteral nutrition (PPN).