Medical Specialists And Diseases

Cardiologist Specializes in complications of the heart An example is coronary artery disease. The arteries that supply the walls of the heart become blocked with plaque.

Podiatrist Specializes in complications of the feet. An example would be foot ulcers Open sores on the feet. Often a symptom linked to diabetes.

Dermatologist Specializes in complications of the skin An example would be shingles A skin irritation caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox

Endocrinologist Specializes in complications dealing with the glands in your body. An example is thyroid disease The thyroid is the gland that controls growth during your childhood years

Urologist Specializes in complications of the kidneys and urinary tract An example would be kidney stones Small hard deposits that form inside your kidneys

Orthopedic Specializes in complications of the skeletal and muscular systems An example would be a fracture of a bone A break in a bone

Optometrist Specializes in complications of the eyes An example would be cataracts A clouding of the lense of the eye that impairs vision

Audiologist Specializes in hearing complications An example would be ototoxicity Hearing loss resulting from the use of medication or drugs

Oncologist Specializes in the area of cancerous tumors An example would be lymphoma A type of cancer that affects your white blood cells

Radiologist Specializes in reading medical scans An example would be an x-ray or MRI Scans that show signs of internal complications

Gastroenterologist Specializes in complications of the digestive system An example would be diverticulitis An inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon)

Hematologist Specializes in blood disorders An example would be Anemia A decrease in the number of red blood cells

Hepatologist Specializes in complications of the liver An example is jaundice A yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes cause by the liver

Neurologist Specializes in complications of the nervous system An example would be Bell’s Palsy An unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness and paralysis

Obstetrician Specializes in the care of a pregnant mother

Pediatrician Specializes in child medical care

Otolarynologist Specializes in complication of the ears, nose and throat. An example is strep throat Inflammation of the walls of the throat

Psychiatrist Treatment of mental and emotional disorders An example is schizophrenia Hallucinations, paranoia and bizarre delusions

Rheumatologist Specializes in complications of the joints An example would be arthritis Painful swelling of the joints

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