Dr. Xavier Martret

Dr. Xavier Martret
Internal Medicine
Barcelona


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Dr. Xavier Martret

Internal medicine Specialist in
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Dr. Xavier Martret is a leading specialist in Internal Medicine formed between Barcelona and the United Kingdom, where he has been a teacher and coordinator of new generations. He is a member of prestigious medical and scientific societies, and has attended symposia and conferences nationally and internationally.

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 Credentials

 Professional experience

• More than 20 years of experience
• Deputy Medical Internal Medicine at the University of Oxford
• Head of Internal Medicine Service at the John Radcliffe Hospital in London
• Responsible for the Short Stay Unit-Rapid Diagnostic of the John Redcliffe Hospital in London
• Medical Assistant of the Internal Medicine Service and Emergency Medicine Coordinator
• Responsible for internal medicine emergency coordination
• Clinical Head of the Internal Medicine Department of the Parc Sanitari General Hospital of Sant Joan de Déu
• Responsible for the Registry of Heart Failure
• Doctor of the Short Stay Unit

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 Teaching posts

• Assistant Professor of the Internal Medicine Service at the University of Oxford
• Collaborator in the organization of final exams for medical students at the University of Oxford
• Coordinator of resident training programs at the University of Oxford

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona
• Internal Medicine specialist
• Membership of Royal Colleges of Pshysicians of the United Kingdom through oppositions
• Residency Training Specialist in Internal Medicine at the University of London and Oxfornd

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 Publications and conferences

• National courses and specialized in Internal Medicine interncionales
• Attendance at conferences, symposia and conferences, both nationally and internationally

 Professional membership

• Member of the Medical Association of Barcelona
• Member of the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom
• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of the Royal Colllege of Physicians of the United Kingdom
• Member of the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI)

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Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

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04/10/2018

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El dr muy accesible y me respondió mis dudas. atento y su personal de consulta también muy amables.

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11/05/2018

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Hypertension

Hypertension is the increase in blood pressure either on a temporary, intermittent or permanent, always above considered a normal values ​​ranging bet ...

Abdominal pain

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Anemia

Anemia is a lack of red blood cells in the blood. It is not a disease itself, it is but a symptom that can be caused by lack of iron or lost due to ex ...

Antiphospholipid syndrome

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cancer screening

The cancer screening aims to study a wide range of organs and body systems to detect, as early as possible, the beginning of a cancer process. Early detection of these disorders increases considerably, and in many cases ensures complete cure. ...

cardiovascular checkup

The study cardiovascular checkup allows profused the heart and blood vessels to detect early initial conditions or risk factors that may influence the development of disease. The goal is to change the habits of life and establish treatment plans to maintain and improve their health. ...

Cardiovascular Risk

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Chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is the persistent inflammation of the lining of the bronchi causing dyspnea, mild persistent cough and mucus. According to its progression, shortness of breath may limit the ability of the person to lead a normal daily activity. Among its most serious complications include pulmonary hypertension, gasping and/or choking breath, chronic obstruction of the bronchi, and the development of pneumonia, tuberculosis and emphysema. Its origin is associated with several factors:persistent cough with phlegm, characteristic of a bad cold curing; tobacco, 80% of cases; Continuous exposure to fumes, dust, or agents that irritate the mucous own work activities; or relatively rare inherited deficiency of a protein called alpha-1-antitrypsin, which protects lung tissue inflammation caused by infections and certain irritating inhalation, as smoke snuff. The most effective treatment to reduce irritation of the bronchial tubes are the abandonment of smoking, as well as the administration of antibiotics, expectorant drugs (except antitussives), and the use of bronchodilators (to open the airways). When chronic bronchitis is severe is needed sputum culture to check the need for a change in treatment. ...

Chronic diarrhea

  Diarrhea is characterized by a greater fluidity and volume of regular bowel movements, which can sometimes contain blood, mucus, pus and undigested food. It is considered that chronic diarrhea that lasts more than four weeks, and, moreover, can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain and weight loss. Its causes are multiple, being the abuse of laxatives, intestinal tumors, food allergies, inflammatory bowel diseases and intestinal motility disorders the most common. With respect to the treatment of diarrhea, it is essential to know the origin of it before opting for one or the other. It is also important to prevent dehydration, so that consumption of large amounts of water is recommended and, if necessary, serum. In addition, for diarrhea, treatment should include an astringent diet with easily digestible foods such as rice, broth, boiled carrots or grated or boiled apple. ...

Clinical analysis

Clinical analysis or laboratory tests, medical tests are carried out to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. The results of this test should be interpreted after a medical professional. ...

Cronic headache

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Diabetic Foot

  The diabetic foot is a complication of vascular and nervous level that affects patients with chronic diabetic control irregular sugar levels. The effect on vascular level may lead to arterial closure with loss of blood supply to the feet, and even get to cause gangrene. Besides, a neurological level, involvement can be motor and / or sensitive. Feature is the feeling of wearing a tight or excessive cold or heat sock, and the loss of muscle mass at foot level. Both causes, vascular and neurological, are responsible for the appearance on the floor of the neuropathic diabetic foot ulcer, which often can be complicated by infection. In addition, the diabetic foot is often very delicate and vulnerable to scratches shoe, although in many patients the symptoms are painless. ...

Digestive Diseases

Digestive diseases are diseases that affect the digestive system. They can be mild or serious. Some common diseases are cancer, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome or food intolerance. ...

Edema

The edema is swelling which is caused by the fluid in different body tissues. It most often occurs in the legs, feet and ankles but can affect the entire body. ...

Fatty liver

Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a disease characterized by the accumulation of fatty acids and triglycerides in liver cells. ...

Fever of unknown origin

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Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes pain throughout the body and tenderness in joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. The origin of this disease is unknown, but may trigger their appearance several factors including a physical or emotional trauma, bacterial or viral infection or concurrent disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. As in polimiosiotis or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, fibriomalgia generates fatigue and muscle pain throughout the body, in addition to sleep and depression in general disorder. The treatment of this disease is intended to relieve pain and combat the sleep disorder with medication and relaxation techniques. It is also recommended moderate physical exercise to keep muscles active and triggers for depression is advisable to follow a psychological treatment. ...

Flu Vaccine

The flu vaccine is an annual vaccine to protect people from the virus. It is indicated to risk groups include those living in nursing homes, elderly, chronically ill, pregnant women, health professionals and children between 6 months and 7 years. ...

Gastric reflux

The gastroesophageal reflux occurs when there is an alteration of the barrier between the esophagus and stomach, the gastric contents of the stomach back into the esophagus. Not always considered a pathology as also occurs in healthy people. In these cases it is somewhat sporadic, contact of gastric acid with esophageal mucosa is very short. When altered, gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs. ...

Hyperbaric

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Hypercholesterolemia

Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of blood cholesterol above normal levels. This increase is often associated with heart problems, diet, sex, lifestyle and endogenous synthesis. Thus the concentration of blood cholesterol hereditary and dietary factors involved, along with other related physical activity. We can distinguish two types of hypercholesterolemia. Primary, derived from problems with cholesterol transporters systems and genetic factors, and the secondary, where the increase in cholesterol is associated with certain liver, endocrine and kidney disease. ...

Infectious

The infectious disease is a subspecialty of internal medicine and pediatrics that is responsible for diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. They are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. ...

Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are those caused by germs. These little creatures are everywhere: air, land, water and other living things. Any infection can be acquired by touch, eat or drink, or breathe any object or living being that contains them. Apart from events beyond our control such as a dog bite or a mosquito bite. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines intake are some of the actions that help us to prevent this type of disease. The four types of germs are: bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa ...

Joint pain

Joint pain is usually caused by diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatism. This type of joint pain are those of the musculoskeletal system and are often caused by inflammation due to internal bleeding in the joints, wear the same that produces friction, or a combination of both. The pain can affect the structures surrounding the joint, such as ligaments, bones, tendons, muscles, etc. Other symptoms of this type of pain are discomfort and fatigue in a particular area of ​​the body, punctures and heaviness. Depending on the location of the joint, pain may cause limitation of motion, and depending on the severity of the injury can occur joint swelling or warmth and redness in the area. ...

Lupus

  Lupus is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease. It is an immune disease of unknown origin that affects the joints and muscles and can damage the skin and almost all organs (heart, lungs, kidney and brain). Specifically, lupus disease causes pain and swelling in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees and feet. The patient also suffers fatigue, fever, weight loss and skin conditions. Also, depending on the organ affected, different symptoms appear. There are two types of lupus: systemic lupus erythematosus, with episodes of inflammation in joints, tendons and other connective tissues and organs; and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, characterized by well-defined red skin on the edge round spots. Corticosteroids are considered the basic treatment for lupus. ...

Lymph nodes

Lymph node structure is a small ball-shaped part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are spread throughout the body, joined together by duct (lymphatic vessels), and serve to detect and trap foreign particles. Lymph nodes in the groin are very numerous, and in the chest, neck, pelvis and armpits. These are inflamed or elongated by various diseases as a throat infection or cancer. When swollen lymph nodes appear suddenly and is painful, it is usually due to an injury or infection, while slow and painless swelling may be due to cancer or tumor. However, when a node is hard and the area is red and warm it is a concern, so it is advisable to visit the doctor. The location of the node is another factor to consider at the time of diagnosis. For example, an inflamed lymph node in the axilla often a symptom of a benign local inflammation. ...

Lymphadenopathy

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Metabolic syndrome

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Nephritic syndrome

Nephritic syndrome is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the renal glomeruli diseases. If not properly treated, it can lead to a chronic kidney disorder. ...

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder in which too much protein in the urine is released

Neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain occurs by the presence of an injury or disease of the peripheral or central nervous system. Neuropathy can be painless, just as pain can exist without evidence of nerve injury. Neuropathic pain, therefore, can be defined as an unpleasant sensation or emotional experience associated with dysfunction or nervous system injury. In addition, next to the neurological pain, many patients suffer from insomnia, constipation, loss of appetite, anxiety, vomiting, weakness or discomfort in the mouth. Besides, the peripheral neuropathic pain or chronic neuropathic pain is the result of damage to peripheral nerves that usually cause numbness and pain in the hands and feet, and tingling or burning. ...

Newborn respiratory problems

Breathing problems occur when the body is unable to acquire the oxygen it needs. They occur as a result of a stuffy nose or because of physical exercise. However, in some cases symptoms of serious illness. ...

Obstructive Bronchitis

Obstructive bronchitis, or obstructive airway syndrome, is a disease that affects the bronchi. This disease can develop for various reasons, including the most common is a viral infection. ...

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease affecting bones and is caused by decreased tissue that forms both of the proteins that constitute the matrix and the structure of the mineral salts containing calcium. Following a skeletal demineralization that leaves brittle and susceptible to fractures and microfractures bones occurs. This condition occurs mostly in women, amenorrheic or postmenupáusicas due to decreased estrogen production by the ovaries and other hormonal deficiencies. ...

Pneumonia

  Pneumonia (or pneumonia) is an infection of the lungs caused by different germs such as bacteria, viruses and fungi that spread their microorganisms inside the alveoli (the branches where the exchange of oxygen between inhaled air is made and blood in the lungs), through the nose, pharynx or via blood. This causes inflammation with lung damage, which has highly variable symptoms. In typical pneumonia highlights cough with purulent sputum, sometimes with blood or chest pain, and fever with chills. Calls on atypical pneumonia symptoms are less alarming grade fever, malaise, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, headache, dry cough without expectoration, and chest pain less intense. The severity and treatment of this disease will be determined by the extent of the affected lung, the type of germ that produced, age and previous medical history. The treatment is done in most cases without hospitalization, with oral antibiotics, and only applicable to income in cases where the patient does not respond to initial treatment or present other diseases or pleural effusion. ...

Preventive Medicine

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Rheumatic Diseases

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Systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis or scleroderma is a mixed connective tissue disease affecting skin, internal organs, joints and blood vessels. The main symptom of systemic sclerosis is swelling and hardening of the skin, and inflammation and scarring in many parts of the body that cause problems in organs like the heart, lungs, or kidneys, among others. The disease can occur in severe form, even to cause death or mild form in which it manifests itself only in a localized way. Thus, there are two main types of MS. The first is localized scleroderma, which affects only the skin, causing discolored areas, thick grooves or slots, and the second is systemic scleroderma affects the skin, blood vessels and internal organs. In localized scleroderma there is a variety called linear morphea that occurs most often in children and can cause functional impairment, joint contractures, deformity and neurological manifestations. Treatment of the disease depends on the type and severity of symptoms. ...

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