General practitioner examination
Examination by a general practitioner at Reflex Medical Centre“
Seeing a GP is the first step when you are not feeling well, have symptoms or want to understand your general health. Our doctor will examine you carefully, assess risk factors if any and discuss your condition with you. Finally, he or she will draw up a clear treatment plan and assess whether you need further tests or consultation with another specialist.
При какви симптоми и оплаквания е необходим преглед от общопрактикуващ лекар?
- Fever, faintness, chills
- Headache, dizziness, general weakness
- Chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, bloating
- Changes in appetite, weight or sleep
- Increased blood pressure or suspicion of such
- Prolonged fatigue, lack of energy
- Control of chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.)
- Vague complaints that you cannot link to a specific organ or system
- Preventive examinations and assessment of general condition
If you're not sure which specialist to see, start by seeing a GP.
- Fever, faintness, chills
How does the examination with the general practitioner proceed?
- Discussing your complaints and health condition
The doctor will ask you what your complaints are, how they change, what chronic diseases you have, what medications you take, do you have a family history (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, etc.). - Physical examination
Depending on the complaints, the examination may include measurement of blood pressure, pulse, ECG, temperature, auscultation of the lungs, palpation of the abdomen and abdominal organs, lymph nodes, etc. - Assessment for further studies
If necessary, the doctor may request laboratory tests (blood, urine), imaging studies or other tests. Discuss why they are needed, what information they will give and what the next steps will be. - Diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up
According to the results of the examination, a probable diagnosis is made and a treatment plan is drawn up - drug therapy, lifestyle changes, check-ups. If necessary, the general practitioner can refer you to a specific specialist.
Our goal is to get a comprehensive picture of your condition and a clear plan on how to improve or maintain your health.
Examples of conditions where the GP is a key figure
What conditions are monitored most frequently?
- Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes mellitus - basic monitoring and referral
- Diseases of the lungs
- Cardiovascular disease
- Common viral and bacterial infections
- Diseases of metabolism
- Mild to moderate overweight, changes in metabolism
- Recurrent headaches without severe neurological symptoms
- Sleep disturbances, high stress
- Chronic fatigue and exhaustion
- Autoimmune diseases
Preventive examinations and risk factor assessment
Don't wait to get sick to see a doctor !
Examination by a general practitioner is important not only for acute onset complaints, many pathological conditions develop quietly and asymptomatically in the beginning. Periodic preventive examinations help to detect and prevent serious diseases such as high blood pressure, pre-diabetic conditions, strokes, heart attacks, etc. in time.
When is emergency care needed rather than a planned examination?
Symptoms where an immediate response is needed:
- Sudden, severe chest pain, squeezing or burning, shortness of breath, sweating, epigastric pain( in the stomach area), nausea, numbness of the extremities, etc.
- Sudden weakness in one half of the body, difficulty speaking, headache, sweating, general malaise, dizziness.
- Sudden severe shortness of breath, choking, swelling of the face and neck.
- Loss of consciousness or seizures
- Severe, uncontrollable bleeding
!!! In case you have these symptoms, immediately seek emergency help by calling 112 or the nearest emergency room.