Family Medicine

What we offer:

Our state-of-the-art centre is conveniently located At Abdali Hospital main building at the first floor between the pharmacy and the laboratory. We are two consultants with international experience in family medicine, care of the elderly, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Aesthetic Gynaecology. When you visit our centre, you can expect:

One-stop service for all the family members health needs
Our team will work with you to help you to stay healthy by preventing illness and will be there for you when you have one.
Person-centered care with a team that will adapt to your unique needs
A team that will incorporate your own goals and objectives in all management plans

Clinical Services provided by the Family Medicine Centre at Abdali Hospital:

Medicine of the Elderly (Geriatrics)

The Family Medicine Centre provides comprehensive healthcare for older patients.

We focus on the assessment of the following:

General physical function
Cognition and Memory
Mood and mental health
Drug-drug interaction
Issues with bowels and urine incontinence
Mobility and risk of falls

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Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Wellness

Periods problems (heavy, painful, prolonged, or missed periods)
Contraception methods, including Fitting IUS and IUCD
Prenatal care and Pregnancy care
Pelvic pain
Urinary tract infections
Weak pelvic floor and Urine incontinence
Vaginal discharge and bleeding
Sexual health and dysfunction
Menopause and hormonal treatment therapy
Breast problems
Cancer prevention
Polycystic ovarian Syndrome

Aesthetic Gynaecology (Cosmetic)

The team at the family medicine center is well-trained in Aesthetic Gynecology; this branch of women’s health deals with changes that affect the female private parts in terms of visual appearance and sensation in response to stimuli.

Whether these changes are due to age or childbirth, the family medicine center team will work with you to introduce improvements that will rejuvenate the genitalia, resulting in you enjoying healthy sexual activities and having a more pleasant appearance of your body.

Some of the solutions we offer:

Vaginal tightening
Treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy
Botox for vaginismus
Dyspareunia treatment after Episiotomy and peritectomy during labor
Genital bleaching for genital hyperpigmentation
Activation of the female orgasm and female sexuality
Treatment of Sexual and orgasmic dysfunction
Treatment of mild genitourinary dysfunction
Treatment of urinary incontinence
Volvo-vaginal rejuvenation

Chronic Disease Management

At the Family medicine center, we offer an integrated approach to managing chronic illnesses such as:

High blood pressure (hypertension), High Cholesterol, Diabetes and Obesity
Arthritis
Heart Disease
Asthma, smokers lungs
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

The team will work with you to set up a clear plan to:

Monitor the progress of your illness
Establish achievable treatment targets
Coordinating treatments
Empower you to deal with emergencies or sudden deterioration in your condition.

Children’s Health

Well-child visits and check-up
Managing skin rashes and eczema
Managing common symptoms ( fever, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough)
Common childhood infections (CROUP, impetigo, hand, foot and mouth disease).
Growing pains
Bedwetting
Immunization
Support for children with learning disabilities
Screen for lipid disorders if indicated
Screen for depression and behavioral health

Adolescent Health

At the Family Medicine Center, we understand the changes that teenagers and young adults go through during their development. Such body and mental changes come with their own medical and emotional issues that may affect different members of the family.

Our team is well trained in managing issues such as reproductive and sexual health, period disorders, acne, eating disorders, mood, and body image disorders, and addressing problems at school or home.

Medicine Management Clinic (Polypharmacy)

Our team will work with you through your medications to answer the following questions:

Is it still necessary? Can we do a smaller dose?
What are the risks of continuing to take it long-term?
Do you need any tests to monitor that the medicine is not harming you?
Is there a better alternative that can be used?
Are you taking your medicine correctly?

Telemedicine (Phone and video consultations)

Our team is experienced in telemedicine and capable of solving many issues remotely from the convenience of your home or workplace. If you have a disability, lack means of transportation, live far away or abroad or simply have a busy schedule our team will work with you to manage your health efficiently efficiently needs remotely, whether it is a new problem or a follow-up for an old problem.

Men’s Health

Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation
Lower urinary tract symptoms and overactive bladder.
Prostate enlargement and disorders
Penile and scrotal lesions
Urine infection and urethral discharge

Mental Health

We advocate for the majority who suffer in silence, unaware of the help available for them.

Come talk to us if you have any of the following:

Low mood, sadness, or depression
Worrying and anxiety , Anger and agitation
Insomnia and poor sleep
Having widespread fatigue or unexplained pain
Erectile or sexual dysfunction
excessive drinking or drug use

Infections

Fever, Flu and influenza
Eye, Ear, and mouth infections
Gastrointestinal infections: Helicobacter Pylori infections, food poisoning and diarrhoea.
Respiratory infections in children and adults
Urinary tract infections
Sexually transmitted illnesses: chlamydia and gonorrhea
Skin and nail infections
Abscess incision and drainage

Joint Injection, Muscle, bones, and joints disorders

Joint and trigger points injection
Arthritis and joint degeneration
Gout
Vitamin d and calcium disorders

Brain and Nerves

Different types of headaches including migraine
Numbness, pins, and needles
Bell’s palsy
Memory loss and dementia
Post-stroke care and stroke prevention

Heart Health

Chest pain
Palpitations (heart racing)
Shortness of breath at rest or with effort
Leg swelling
Dizziness

Sexual Health

Vaginal and Urethral discharge
Herpes, genital warts or suspected sexually transmitted illnesses
If your partner has a suspected sexually transmitted illness
Pain during sexual intercourse
Sexual and orgasmic dysfunction
Contraception methods including emergency contraception.
Cosmetic gynecology services
Erectile dysfunction
Premature ejaculation
Penile pain or ulcers

Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen treatment), Foot and Skin care

Acne, Eczema , skin rashes
Wart, verruca, corn treatment
Alopecia injection
Nail changes and fungal infections
Excessive hair growth or hair loss
Heel pain, Gout
In growing toenail removal

Minor Surgery

Sebaceous cyst excision
Skin lesion removal
Lipoma excision
Skin tag removal
Abscess incision and drainage

Diabetic care

Check you for diabetes and prediabetes
Help you understand the targets of your treatment
Arrange your regular diabetic check in line of international guidelines
Advise you on best available oral and injectable treatments that suits your individual needs
Adjust your treatment for special situations such as Ramadan or while you are travelling
Check and manage potential complications of diabetes
Discuss how to prevent and management of low blood sugar

Hormones

Underactive thyroid
Hair loss or excessive hair growth
Menopause and hormonal replacement therapy
Polycystic ovary syndrome

Chest and Lungs

Acute or chronic cough
Chest pain
Wheezing and Asthma
Chronic obstructive lung disease (smoker’s lung)

Digestive health

Indigestion, Heartburn and acid reflux
Acute or chronic diarrhea
Bloating and abdominal pain
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Stomach infection (Helicobacter Pylori)
Constipation
Piles and Anal pain

Ears, Nose, Throat, Mouth and Eyes

Earache, ear discharge and earwax disorders
Snoring
Vertigo and tinnitus
Sinusitis
Neck lumps
Mouth ulcers
Eye and eyelid infections
Dry eyes

Travel medicine

Travel vaccine requirements (hepatitis, tetanus etc.)
Altitude sickness, Jet lag
Malaria prophylaxis
Traveler’s diarrhea
Insect bites avoidance and management

Unexplained signs and symptoms

We recommend that you always get yourself checked if you have any of the following:

Fatigue, tiredness, Insomnia and sleep difficulties
Unexplained Weight loss, Unexplained pain
New lump
Dizziness and fainting
Sweating, Dry mouth
Recent changes in your bowel habit
Leg swelling
Persistent cough , Chest pain, Breathlessness
Bleeding
Pelvic pain

Kidney, bladder and Prostate

Blood in urine, Urine infection
Urgency or straining to pass urine
Prostate enlargement

Care of Patients with Disabilities and Learning difficulties

Children and adults with intellectual and physical difficulties have an increased prevalence of health problems and their health needs are often unrecognized and unmet. Caregivers also may suffer from fatigue and depression that often go unaddressed.

We offer routine periodic health checks that include:

A review of physical and Mental health
Chronic illness review and Specific syndrome check
Review of prescribed medications
Co-ordinate reviews with other specialties are appropriate.

Complex Medical Care

You have complex needs if you have one or multiple conditions that require on going specialized care. Our team will work with you, your caregivers and other healthcare disciplines to: