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Sakra World Hospital – Internal Medicine Department

Overview

The Department of Internal Medicine (DoIM) at SAKRA remains a shining beacon, combining the proven and age-old values of clinical skills, efficient diagnosis, and domain expertise. These values combined with the use of the latest diagnostic tools and cutting-edge clinical pharmacology ensures a holistic approach to patient care.

Services

The holistic approach to patient care of the DoIM encompasses the entire spectrum of patient care like preventive care, acute care, chronic care, and palliative care.

Key Procedures

  1. Aspiration & Biopsy
  2. Lumber Puncture for CSF
  3. Pleuro fluid aspiration
  4. Ascitic fluid aspiration
  5. Daibetic health check
  6. Comprehensive health check

Team of Internal Medicine

Blogs

  • Typhoid Fever

    Typhoid Fever: Early Symptoms, Causes, and How to Prevent It

    Typhoid fever is a serious systemic infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Unlike common food poisoning, this bacteria specifically targets humans and spreads through the "fecal-oral" route—typically via contaminated food or water in areas with poor sanitation. Early detection is...

    16 Apr 2026

  • Rising Cancer in Young Adults

    Cancer in the Young: A Silent Epidemic We Can Fight

    As a cancer specialist practising in Bangalore for over two decades, I have watched the face of cancer change dramatically. The patient sitting across from me today is often not a retired grandparent but a 28-year-old software engineer, a 34-year-old...

    14 Apr 2026

  • Summer Dehydration in Bengaluru

    Stay Hydrated: Preventing Summer Dehydration & Gut Issues in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru’s summer brings intense heat combined with high humidity, leading to rapid dehydration and a spike in illnesses. Heavy sweating, contaminated food/water, and irregular habits have caused a reported 20% rise in gastrointestinal problems like stomach infections, acidity, diarrhea, and...

    7 Apr 2026

  • Summer Water-Borne Diseases in Bengaluru

    Stay Safe: Beating Summer Water Diseases in Bengaluru

    Summer in Bengaluru isn’t just about the heat; it’s also the time when water-borne diseases like Typhoid, Cholera, and Gastroenteritis tend to spike. As the city faces water shortages, many of us rely on tankers or stored water, which can...

    7 Apr 2026

  • Heat Exhaustion vs Dehydration

    Heat Exhaustion vs Dehydration: How to Tell the Difference

    As summer temperatures rise, many people experience symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and excessive sweating. While these may seem like simple dehydration, they can also indicate heat exhaustion, a more serious heat-related illness. Understanding the difference between dehydration and heat exhaustion is...

    24 Mar 2026

  • common signs of hormonal imbalance in women

    Early Signs of Dehydration in Summer You Shouldn’t Ignore

    Staying hydrated during summer is not just about comfort—it’s essential for survival. As temperatures rise, your body loses fluids more rapidly through sweat, increasing the risk of dehydration. What often starts as mild fluid loss can quickly escalate into a...

    24 Mar 2026

Videos of Internal Medicine

  • Sakra RX | Home Healthcare Services | Best Physicians in Bellandur - Dr. Raghu Janardhan | SWH

    Sakra RX - Your Daily dose of Health by Dr. Raghu Janardhan (Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine) as he talks about Video Consultation and Home Healthcare Services by Sakra. #NowAvailable #OPD #Checkup #VideoConsultation #Healthcare #InternalMedicine #Sakra #SakraWorldHospital Watch the video to know more.

    19 Aug 2021

Sakra Patient Testimonials

  • I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all Doctors who helped me

    I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr. Naveen, department of psychiatry, Dr.Shiva Kumar R. from the department of neurology and Dr. Subrata Das from the department of Internal medicine for their correct diagnosis and treatment...

  • Thanks for taking care of me so well

    Thanks for taking care of me when I was admitted in the hospital. Many thanks to Dr.Raghu who took care of me. Also a hearty thanks to Suvarana sister. Please send my thanks to Suvarana sister.  Thanks. Mohan raj   ...

1. What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition of high blood sugar levels in an individual. In other words, diabetes is a complete metabolic disease.

2. What are the types of diabetes?

 

  1. Type-1 diabetes is insulin-dependent diabetes which is caused due to a lack of insulin production. It is caused when the immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. 
  2. Type-2 diabetes is non-insulin-dependent diabetes which is caused due to the ineffective use of insulin in our body. It is caused when the body is resistant to insulin or the pancreas is not able to secrete enough insulin.

 

3. What are the initial signs of being diabetic?

Some initial signs of being diabetic are weight loss/gain, excess hunger, increased thirst, skin infection, and frequent urination.

4. What are the causes of diabetes?

The causes of diabetes are genetics and a lack of physical activity.

5. How is diabetic insulin different from other traditional insulins?

Today diabetic insulin is emerged as a frontline drug and the best drug to manage blood sugar levels throughout the day. Based on your body's needs, insulin is recommended which ranges from rapid to long-acting insulin.

6. What are the reasons for Pediatric Obesity?

Genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet patterns, or a combination of these factors are some of the common reasons for pediatric obesity.

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Devarabeesanahalli, Varthur
Hobli, Bangalore- 560 103

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