The whole body.One view.One partner. — Dr. Alireza Hadi
Internal Medicine Specialist Tabriz
Internal medicine means seeing the body as a whole: from the first talk and tests to follow-up, by your side.
One look at the whole body, and someone to point the way.
Dr. Alireza Hadi is an internal medicine specialist in Tabriz. Blood pressure, sugar, blood fats and a few vague symptoms rarely come alone and need to be seen together. This site helps you know where to start, what your test results mean and what the next step is.
More about the doctorThe five topics people ask about most.
These conditions often turn up in the same person and affect one another. Medicines and the date of the next test are decided by the doctor after an examination and a look at your results.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but over the years it strains the heart, brain and kidneys. Here you can read which numbers count as high, how to measure correctly, and why it should be looked at together with blood sugar and blood fats.
Read moreDiabetes (high blood sugar)
Diabetes means blood sugar stays too high. Here you can read what the symptoms are, which tests and numbers are used to diagnose it, what follow-up is needed, and how diabetes is tied to blood pressure, blood fats and the heart.
Read moreHigh blood fats (cholesterol)
High blood fats have no symptoms and only a test shows them. Here you can read what the test numbers mean, how often they should be checked, and how blood fats are linked to blood sugar, blood pressure, the thyroid and fatty liver.
Read moreThyroid (underactive and overactive)
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that affects heart rate, energy and weight. Here you can read what the symptoms of an underactive and an overactive thyroid are, which test diagnoses them, and why they are linked to blood fats and the heart.
Read moreDigestion and fatty liver
Heartburn, reflux and fatty liver are common digestive conditions. Here you can read which symptoms are ordinary and which should not be brushed off, how fatty liver is diagnosed, and why it is linked to blood sugar, blood fats and blood pressure.
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From the first conversation to long-term follow-up
Five steps, one after another. Each one has a reason, and the plan changes with the results of follow-up.
- Step 1 of 5.
History and examination
The visit starts with a conversation: your symptoms, medical history, current medicines and earlier test results. Then comes a full examination.
- Step 2 of 5.
Tests and imaging
If needed, blood tests or imaging are requested to give a clearer picture of what is going on. The reason for each one is explained to you.
- Step 3 of 5.
Putting the results together
Results are not read one by one. They are read side by side and alongside your symptoms, because a single number is not a diagnosis.
- Step 4 of 5.
Treatment plan and referral
The plan is explained in plain language. If the problem belongs to another specialty, the doctor refers you to the right specialist. Never start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor.
- Step 5 of 5.
Follow-up and reminders
Internal medicine conditions usually need regular follow-up. Later tests and visits show how things are moving, and the plan changes with their results.
A blood test, an ultrasound and medicine are each another trip. We coordinate them.
From blood sampling at home to imaging appointments and medicine delivery, the support team arranges the details and follows up.
Medical diagnostic laboratory
Quick appointments and results, blood sampling at home, and follow-up of your results.
- Transfer from home to the lab in the dedicated support vehicle (Tabriz)Free
- Quick transfer from the office to the lab in the support vehicleFree
- Blood and sample collection at home or at workFree
Medical imaging and ultrasound
Quick appointments and results for CT scan, MRI, specialist ultrasound and PET scan.
- CT scan: quick transfer in the support vehicleFree
- CT angiography, and re-reading and re-reporting of CT scans
- Bone scan at Dr. Dabiri nuclear medicine center
Rehabilitation and wellbeing
Quick appointments and referral to rehabilitation and health specialists, arranged by the support team.
- Weight-loss clinic under a doctor and a dedicated protocol
- Scar treatment and camouflage
- EMG-NCV nerve and muscle testing: quick appointments
Specialized home treatment and rehabilitation
When getting out is hard, part of the care comes to you.
- Specialist and sub-specialist doctor visits at home
- Clinical nursing at home (injections, modern dressings, catheter change, IV therapy)
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation at home (stroke, movement and elderly rehabilitation)
Pharmacy and specialty medicines
Help getting specialty medicines, with delivery for Tabriz residents.
- Medicine delivery for Tabriz residents in under 2 hours
Quick appointments and referral to specialists
If another doctor or specialty is needed, the support team arranges the appointment and referral.
- Quick appointments and referral to specialist and sub-specialist doctors, arranged by the support team
The "Free" label appears only next to services the patient support form lists as free.
Not sure which specialist to see?
If you have one of these, start here. Many of these problems are linked and are best looked at together. Tap one to read a plain explanation.
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- High cholesterol
- Tiredness and anemia
- An abnormal test result
- Heartburn and reflux
- Fatty liver on an ultrasound
- A regular check-up
Emergency: Chest pain or sudden struggling for air does not wait for an appointment. Call 115 (Iran's emergency number) immediately.
Simple answers to the first questions.
I have symptoms and do not know which specialist to see. Where do I start?
If your problem is not clearly about one organ, such as the heart or the skin, or you have several symptoms at once, an internal medicine specialist is usually a good place to start. The doctor looks at your symptoms and earlier results together and, if needed, sends you on to the right specialist.
What should I bring to the first visit?
Your latest test and ultrasound results, a list or the boxes of every medicine you take, your history of illness and surgery, your insurance booklet and ID. If something is missing, come anyway; the support team can help you get it.
Are my blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol treated separately? Are they not linked?
They are linked. Together the three strain the heart and blood vessels more than any one alone, which is why they are best looked at together. The target for each in your case is set by the doctor.
Do I need to fast for a blood test?
It depends on the test. Some, such as blood sugar and blood fats, are usually taken fasting and others are not. The laboratory or the doctor's instructions will say. Do not set your medicines aside without asking the doctor.
One of my test numbers is abnormal. Should I worry?
One number outside the range is not always a sign of disease. Age, medicines, how you were that day and the lab method all play a part. A result has to be read together with your symptoms and history; bring it to the visit.
How often do I need a check-up?
There is no single answer. It depends on your age, family history and risk factors, and the doctor decides. The support team can remind you when periodic tests are due.
Will I have to take pills for the rest of my life?
It depends on the condition and your situation. Some conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, usually need long-term treatment, and treatment changes as things change. Every decision about a medicine is for the doctor; do not stop it or change the amount yourself.
Which symptoms are an emergency?
Chest pain or pressure, sudden struggling for air, weakness or a drooping face, very low or very high blood sugar with severe drowsiness, and vomiting blood or passing blood or black stools. In these cases do not wait for an appointment; call 115 immediately.
How do I get an appointment?
Online booking is not open yet. Call the support number to arrange a visit.
How much is a visit, and do you work with insurance?
The fee and the list of insurers will be announced by the doctor.
These answers are general and do not replace your doctor's advice for your situation.
Let us look at it all together.
Call support for an appointment or any question. Online booking is not open yet.
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