I have what appear to be two elongated bug bites on the back of my thigh and I'm wondering if I should be concern more I have what appear to be two elongated bug bites on the back of my thigh and I'm wondering if I should be concerned, if it's poison ivy.
Many internal medicine doctors serve as family doctors and primary care physicians. An internist who provides a more general but comprehensive scope of services can perform diagnostics such as physical examinations, bone-density testing, cholesterol testing and pap smears.
ColorBlind Images/Blend Images/Getty Images. Internal medicine is devoted to internal diseases that occur in adults and, in some cases, adolescents. A doctor who specializes in internal medicine is called an internist and is trained in primary care. Internists are experts in diagnosis, treat chronic illnesses, promote health through strategies such as wellness education and try to prevent disease. In addition to general internal medicine, many subspecialties exist.