Frequently Asked Questions
They cover wide range of things. Like fever, cough, cold, stomach upset, throat pain, infections and so on. Many of them also do health check-ups, give vaccinations, and manage conditions which keep coming back like diabetes and high BP. If something is too serious or needs bigger treatment, then they guide patient to proper hospital or specialist.
Basically its between ₹200 to ₹500 per visit. Some doctors take less for follow-up, since they already know the patient. Online consultation is also available with few of them, and that may cost bit less.
Yes, they do. Things like viral fever, flu, throat infection, stomach infection, urine infection etc. are usually managed by general physicians. They give proper medicines, advice about rest, food and water intake. They even suggest how to avoid getting same infection again.
Yes, many doctors here also do preventive check-up. This mostly includes checking BP, sugar, cholesterol and regular physical exam. The idea is to catch problems like heart trouble, diabetes or hypertension before it becomes too serious.
Of course, yes. They daily handle patients with diabetes, blood pressure, asthma, thyroid and arthritis. They write medicines, give food and lifestyle tips, and keep patients on regular follow-up so that disease don’t go out of control.
Mostly kids are taken to pediatrician. But yes, many general physicians also see children if it is small issue like cold, fever or stomach infection. In rural side or small towns where pediatrician is not nearby, parents usually take kids to general physician only.
You can see what qualification they have, , their experience, and also listen to reviews from other patients. Location also matters because follow-up is easier if clinic is nearby. Some people also prefer doctors who give online consult. Websites like DocIndia show list of doctors with reviews.