Dr Jacinto John Kapp is a dedicated specialist physician based in Gqeberha. Dr Kapp treats a wide range of conditions that affect various bodily systems simultaneously. He manages chronic conditions and treats acute illnesses, doing so conservatively and holistically.
Services
Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic diseases refer to a cluster of diseases dictated by lifestyle. These conditions, which coincide with one another, include the following:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Dyslipidemia
- Obesity
Management of Neurological Conditions
The nervous system is an intricate network that helps us make sense of the world. Unfortunately, neurological disorders threaten the nervous system. The following nervous system disorders require clinical care by a practising physician such as Dr Kapp:
- Stroke
- Headaches
- Epilepsy
- Spinal cord diseases
Rheumatic and Autoimmune Disorders
Rheumatic conditions (osteoarthritis and gout) and autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis and Systemic lupus erythematosus) attack the bones, muscles, joints and connective tissue.
HIV and Associated Complications
HIV, the immunodeficiency virus, is an autoimmune disease that works against the immune system. Untreated HIV causes extreme weight loss, muscle weakness, dull fever and diarrhoea. In addition, the condition leads to neurological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trouble moving and confusion.
Endocrine Conditions
Endocrine conditions target the endocrine system, a detailed network that relies on glands to produce and secrete essential hormones. However, hormone levels can rise or decrease, creating an imbalance. However, you will be diagnosed with an endocrine disorder if the body fails to respond to certain hormones.
Common types of endocrine conditions include:
- Thyroid disorders
- Pituitary gland disorders
- Diabetes
Renal Diseases
Renal diseases affect the kidneys, two major organs that play a critical role in expelling waste from the body. Each kidney comprises one million nephrons that are responsible for cleansing blood. Unfortunately, a chronic kidney disease threatens the health of the nephrons, leading to irreversible damage.
What can I ask my physician?
The types of questions to ask your physician include the following:
- The reasons for developing specific symptoms
- How will Dr Kapp be able to treat or manage my condition?
- Is there a way to gain a better understanding
