Awareness Campaign on ‘Treating PILES Painlessly’ by KMC Hospital
Awareness Campaign on ‘Treating PILES Painlessly’ by KMC Hospital-Attavar, Mangaluru. Call For Registration / Queries at 9108529022/0824-2445858 (5214)
Mangaluru: Addressing the media persons during a press meet held at Mangalore Press Club, Dr. Manohar Pai, Additional Professor of General Surgery of KMC Hospital Attavar said, “To help the people aware of Hemorrhoids or Piles, the Department of General Surgery of KMC Hospital Attavar is organizing a Public Awareness talk on “Treating Piles Painlessly” on Sunday the 22nd October at Sushrutha Hall, 2nd Floor, KMC Hospital Attavar. The Awareness talk is scheduled from 10.30 am to 11.30am followed by free screening for Piles from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Any person having bleeding while passing stools, having discomfort, itching, swelling, pain in anal area or suffering from constipation can attend this awareness and screening programme. Also there will a screening camp for Piles on 23rd October (Monday) and 25th October (Wednesday) from 10:00am to 4:00pm.”
Also speaking during the press meet, Dr.Shibumon, Associate Professor of General Surgery of KMC Hospital Attavar describing about Minimally Invasive Procedure for Hemorrhoids (MIPH) treatment for Piles said, “Most people with piles do not complain of any symptoms until the condition becomes quite severe. Painful or severe symptoms which interfere with the day to day activities and decrease the quality of life will need medical advice. Identification of causative agents and proper, timely treatments will definitely result in a positive outcome.Out of the various types of medical and surgical interventions available to treat Piles, MIPH or Haemorrhoidectomy is known to be very popular since it acts an alternative approach to surgical interventions made for piles.MIPH, has several advantages over surgical treatments such as minimal pain, minimal blood loss, quick recovery and reduced hospital stay. In fact, patients will be able to return to their normal daily activities within a day. KMC Hospital Attavar is introducing a special package of Rs. 24,970/- for MIPH treatment at General Ward. Those who attend the Awareness programme and free screening camp can avail this facility and can get treatment for Piles painlessly.”
According to Dr. Anand Venugopal, Medical Superintendent of KMC Hospitals Mangaluru who spoke to Team Mangalorean said, “Piles (Hemorrhoids) have always been a taboo subject, which is why many people are surprised to learn that the majority of the population will develop a haemorrhoid at one stage in their lifetime. To receive the best advice and treatment for a haemorrhoid you will need to seek help from a medical professional, which means putting your embarrassment aside and taking about your condition in detail.”
He furthers aid, “Piles (Hemorrhoids) are swellings that can occur inside and around the anal passage and the anal canal.When the veins which carry blood vessels are stretched, they can become very irritated and cause swelling, mucus, itching, bleeding and discomfort. However, due to the embarrassing nature of the condition it is not widely discussed and some people are unwilling to see a doctor. As a result, many people are left misinformed and confused about what hemorrhoids are, where they come from and, most importantly, how to get rid of them once and for all”. Rakesh, In charge-Marketing of KMC Hospital Attavar was also present for the Press Meet.
For Registration / Queries the following number can be contacted- 9108529022/0824-2445858 (5214)