Adult Medicine Specialist

What is adult medicine?

Adult medicine focuses on any and all problems and diseases of adults over the age of 18. As adults age, prioritizing preventive and interventional care is crucial for lifelong health. At Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc, the physicians manage and treat a variety of conditions that adults face as they age.

What conditions does adult medicine treat?

Adults are more vulnerable to chronic disease and illness as they age. Common diseases and conditions that your doctor can treat at Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc include:

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body struggles to efficiently produce or utilize the hormone insulin. Insulin’s primary role is to help convert glucose (sugar) into energy in your body’s cells. Without insulin, sugar can build up in your blood and damage your blood vessels. 

This buildup commonly leads to complications such as vision impairment, peripheral neuropathy, liver disease, and heart disease.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension occurs when the force of your blood is too strong against your artery walls. Hypertension is difficult to diagnose because it rarely causes symptoms, but it can lead to potentially serious complications, such as heart disease.

High cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that helps your body create hormones and build cells. Since cholesterol is waxy, too much of it can lead to atherosclerosis — a buildup of plaque in the blood that causes the artery walls to become narrow and rigid.

Heart disease

Heart disease refers to a wide range of conditions that impact heart function. Coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and congestive heart failure are just a few conditions that your doctor can diagnose and treat at Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc. 

The practice is home to a wide range of cardiovascular screenings and tests to evaluate your heart function.

Kidney disease

The kidneys act as your body’s filtration system. When the kidneys don’t function properly, waste can build up and raise your risk of hypertension, heart disease, anemia, and even bone disease.

The practitioners at Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc provide complete care for all types of chronic conditions, including inflammatory diseases, like arthritis, and conditions that affect brain function, such as dementia.

Which tests are included in adult medicine?

Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc has a CLIA-certified onsite lab to perform a full range of blood and urine tests and screenings.

In addition, CMG is also fully equipped to perform:

• Physical examinations and annual wellness visits, including all adult vaccinations
• DOT physicals
• Lung function testing
• Bone density screening
• Cardiology testing (electrocardiograms, echocardiogram, exercise stress test, Holter monitoring, etc.)
• Vascular testing (carotid arteries, legs, and veins examinations)
• All routine plain X-rays of all body parts
• Ultrasound examinations of most body areas.
• H Pylori testing for persisting heartburn etc.
• Retina view for retina screening in diabetic patients
• Fall risk and dizziness evaluations

To learn more about adult medicine, call Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc or schedule an appointment online now.