Preventive Medicine Treatment in India
About Preventive Medicine
Key Highlights
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Proactive approach to maintain health and prevent disease onsetEarly detection of conditions when they are most treatablePersonalized risk assessment based on family history, lifestyle, and geneticsComprehensive health screenings including blood tests, imaging, and physical examsLifestyle counseling for nutrition, exercise, stress management, and smoking cessationVaccination schedules and immunization managementliChronic disease prevention strategies for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer/liliCost-effective long-term healthcare strategy reducing future medical expenses/li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Annual wellness exams for adults over 18 years
- Family history of chronic diseases (heart disease, diabetes, cancer)
- Presence of risk factors like obesity, smoking, or sedentary lifestyle
- Age-appropriate screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies, bone density tests)
- Management of pre-existing conditions to prevent complications
- Travel medicine and pre-travel health consultations
- Occupational health assessments and exposure monitoring
- Pre-conception counseling and pregnancy planning
- Medication review for potential interactions and side effect prevention
How to prepare
- Schedule appointment during morning hours for fasting blood tests if required
- Fast for 8-12 hours if lipid panel or glucose testing is planned
- Bring complete list of current medications, supplements, and vitamins
- Compile family medical history information for parents, siblings, and grandparents
- Prepare questions and health concerns to discuss with the physician
- Wear comfortable clothing for physical examination
- Bring previous medical records, test results, and immunization records
- Complete any pre-visit questionnaires or health risk assessments
- Hydrate well before appointment unless instructed otherwise
Risks & possible complications
- False positive or false negative screening results requiring additional testing
- Anxiety or stress related to screening outcomes or health information
- Minor discomfort during blood draws or physical examinations
- Rare allergic reactions to vaccines or contrast materials during imaging
- Overdiagnosis or overtreatment of borderline conditions
- Financial costs of screenings not covered by insurance
- Time commitment for multiple appointments and follow-up tests
- Psychological impact of learning about genetic predispositions to diseases
Recovery & hospital stay
- No specific recovery period needed as this is primarily an outpatient consultation
- Review and implement physician recommendations for lifestyle modifications
- Schedule follow-up appointments based on screening results and risk factors
- Begin any prescribed preventive medications as directed
- Complete recommended vaccination schedules
- Implement dietary and exercise changes gradually as advised
- Monitor health parameters like blood pressure or glucose if recommended
- Return for routine follow-up as scheduled (typically annually for healthy adults)
- Contact physician if any concerning symptoms develop between visits
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (immediate return to normal activities)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering preventive medicine in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for preventive medicine in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform preventive medicine. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for preventive medicine compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Preventive Medicine in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing preventive medicine.
Mangalore, India
38 Doctors
Amit Sharma, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Amit Sharma, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always prioritized work over health. His family history of early-onset heart disease (his father had a heart attack at 48) was a constant, low-grade worry he tried to ignore. During a routine company health camp, his blood pressure reading was 148/92, and a fasting blood sugar test came back borderline high. His primary care physician, Dr. Mehta, recommended a comprehensive preventive medicine consultation. Amit was initially resistant, feeling he was 'too young' for serious intervention. Dr. Mehta empathetically framed it not as treating an illness, but as building a fortress for his future to be there for his children's milestones. The 'treatment' was a detailed plan: starting a statin for cholesterol, a low-dose blood pressure medication, and a structured lifestyle program involving a nutritionist and a personalized exercise regimen. The experience was educational, not clinical. After three months, Amit's numbers normalized, he lost 8 pounds, and felt more energetic. His emotional journey shifted from denial and fear of being 'sick' to empowerment and profound relief. He now sees his health as an active project, a gift to his family and his future self.
Internal Medicine Specialists for Preventive Medicine
Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform preventive medicine and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 13 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 13 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 44 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 23 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 32 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 13 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 13 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 22 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 23 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 23 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Bangalore
- 32 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 27 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Ranchi, Ranchi
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore