Srinagar | August 24, 2023: In a continuous effort to provide quality healthcare services, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka will be conducting an OPD on 26th August in Srinagar for people suffering from urological problems.
In association with Florence Hospital, Dr. Vikram Batra, Consultant- Urology at HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka will be available from 10 AM to 1 PM to provide expert consultation to the people of Srinagar.
Urological problems have significantly increased in India in recent years. The trend is believed to be caused by the nation’s rapidly growing population, additional geriatric aged population.
Additionally, poor quality of diet, physical inactivity, obesity, smoking and alcohol contribute to the problem. While preventative measures like regular exercise, screening for Urological problems like PSA, Ultrasound and Physical examination might be helpful, there is also a growing need for specialized urological care and surgery, underscoring the significance of having access to high-quality healthcare in India.
Addressing this issue, Dr. Vikram Batra, Consultant – Urology HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Delhi said, “We are witnessing a constant rise in urological problems especially among youngsters.
Conditions like UTIs, kidney stones, Prostate and bladder cancers and Sexual health problems are now being diagnosed more frequently. In majority of the cases, the symptoms are very mild, and people generally ignore them.
Therefore, it is always recommended to get routine checkups done to detect any persisting symptoms. Regular visits to a healthcare professional for urological screenings and examinations can help detect issues early on, allowing for timely intervention and improved outcomes.
This includes PSA, Ultrasound and Uroflowmetry. Additionally, it is also recommended to maintain a balanced diet low in salt and high in hydration, exercise regularly, quit smoking to safeguard blood vessels, and practice proper hygiene. Avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine intake, manage stress, and adopt safe sexual practices.”
With regular OPDs in Srinagar, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals aims to provide quality healthcare services to the people so that they will not have to travel to distant places for quality healthcare facilities. Manipal Hospitals has a center of excellence in healthcare services. It provides cutting-edge facilities for those suffering from severe health conditions and requiring advanced treatment and surgery.
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 4.5 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out of hospital care. With the completion of acquisition of 100% shareholding in Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited and Vikram Hospital (Bengaluru) Private Limited, the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 29 hospitals across 16 cities with 8,300+ beds, and a talented pool of 4,000 doctors and an employee strength of over 12,000.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognised the most respected and patient recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.
