Besides lung and ICU care, Dr A. Ashok Kumar treats everyday medical conditions such as all types of fever, diabetes, high blood pressure, acidity and gastric problems, and kidney and liver problems. He worked as a Senior Health Officer in general medicine at the Southern Railway hospital in Chennai before his MD, so families can see one doctor for both lung and general health at AK's Amma Hospital, Chittoor.
Who needs this care
- Fever: viral, dengue, typhoid, malaria and others
- Diabetes (sugar) and its control
- High blood pressure
- Acidity, gastric and stomach problems
- Kidney care and dialysis support
- Liver problems
Get urgent care if you have
- High fever with bleeding, rash or drowsiness
- Very high or very low sugar
- Chest pain or one-sided weakness
- Very little urine
Emergency? Call 093448 53689 or 108, or go to the nearest hospital.
How Dr Ashok manages it
- Clinical check-up and the right blood tests
- Long-term control plans for sugar and BP
- Screening for lung, heart, kidney and eye complications
- Hospital admission and ICU when needed
Living well
- Check sugar and BP regularly
- Walk 30 minutes a day
- Cut salt, sugar and fried foods
- Take medicines on time
Questions patients ask
Why does a lung doctor treat diabetes?
Dr Ashok is an MD who worked in general medicine before specialising. Diabetes and BP also affect lung infections, TB and ICU recovery, so managing them together helps.