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World Heart Day 2024 will be celebrated all over the world at Friday, on 29th of September. The World Heart Foundation organizes World Heart Day, an international campaign held on September 29 to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death. The day promotes preventative measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Your heart powers your whole body. It lets you love, laugh and live your life to the full. That’s why it’s so important to look after it. If you don’t, you’re putting yourself at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease and stroke. CVD is the world’s number one killer. Each year, it’s responsible for 17.5 million premature deaths, and by 2030 this is expected to rise to 23 million. (REFRENCE: World Heart Federationwww.worldheartday.org/take-action) This World Heart Day, we’re asking you to share how you power your heart and inspire millions of people around the world to be heart healthy. So let’s make sure we all take action to keep our hearts charged and make a lasting difference to our health. Fuel your heart. Move your heart. Love your heart. And share the power. Let’s take a look at some heart conditions and have awareness on all heart conditions: Hypertension or High Blood Pressure: Cardiac Arrest: 1. Chest pain or intense pressure with or without extension to your left arm or jaw 2.  Shortness of breath 3.  Excessive and inappropriate sweating 4. Unexplained fatigue, nausea, and vomiting 5. A sense of “impending doom” or feeling as if you are going to die Ischemic Heart Disease- Heart ailments caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries and therefore a decreased blood supply to the heart. This can be further classified as: Angina manifests as pain in the chest that results from reduced blood supply to the heart (ischemia). Blood carries oxygen around your body and depriving the heart of oxygen has serious consequences. Angina is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart. The typical pain of angina is in the chest but it can often radiate to the left arm, shoulder or jaw. If you have angina you will have noticed that the pain is related to exertion and is relieved by rest. 2. Atherosclerosis In atherosclerosis the walls of your arteries become thick and stiff because of the build up fatty deposits. The fatty deposits are called plaques.  When this happens, the flow of blood is restricted. Atherosclerosis can happen throughout the body.  In the arteries of the heart it is known as coronary artery disease, in the legs, peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Atherosclerosis happens over a period of time and its consequences can be grave and include heart attack and stroke. Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease is also known as ischemic heart disease. It is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart. It is one of the most common forms of heart disease and the leading cause of heart attacks and angina. Coronary heart disease refers to the disease of the arteries to the heart and their resulting complications, such as angina, heart attacks and heart failure. Valvular Heart Defects and Diseases  The heart valves keep blood flowing through the heart in the right direction.  But a variety of conditions can lead to valvular damage.  Valves may narrow (stenosis), leak (regurgitation or insufficiency) or not close properly (prolapse). Cardiac Arrhythmias Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Arrhythmias may not cause any signs or symptoms. Congenital Heart Disease Congenital heart disease is when you are born with malformations of the heart’s structures.  This may be the result of the genes you inherited from your parents or adverse exposure to certain elements while still in the womb, such as some medicines or too much alcohol.  Congenital heart disease is a broad term and examples are holes in the heart, abnormal valves, and abnormal heart chambers. Heart Failure (“Congestive Heart Failure”) : Heart failure is a chronic condition that happens when the heart’s muscle becomes too damaged to adequately pump the blood around your body. If you have heart failure your heart still works but because it is less effective your organs do not get enough blood and oxygen. Heart failure tends to affect older people more often and manifests as shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance and swelling of the ankles. It results if the heart is damaged and weakened Inflammatory Heart Disease:  Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), the membrane sac (pericarditis) which surround the heart, the inner lining of the heart (endocarditis) or the myocardium (heart muscle). Inflammation may be caused by known toxic or infectious agents or by an unknown origin Paediatric Cardiology  disease spectrum consisting of congenital analogies of the heart particularly valvular defects and infections. Common Risk Factors Associated with Heart Disease: Tips For A Healthy Heart: To understand more of heart diseases its management and treatment visit Wockhardt hospitals.

The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the importance of urological care and its relation to improving Quality of Life. Urology is a medical and surgical speciality which treats conditions medical conditions affecting urinary tract such as infections, management and treatment of prostate conditions like the benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph). Urology also looks into surgical procedures for bladder dysfunctions, prostate cancer, and removal of kidney stones, congenital abnormalities, traumatic injury, and stress incontinence. Urology treats both female urinary system and male genitourinary conditions the organs under the domain of urology include the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs. A doctor who treats this condition in this speciality is known as an Urologist. Some common Symptoms associated with Urological diseases include:  Common conditions where an urologist consultation and treatment is required are: The field of Urology is very vast and can be divided under various subspecialties, these include: If you are experiencing any of the above complaints please visit our Urology department at our centres of Wockhardt Hospitals.  Being a premium institute, our centres are supported by an esteemed team of doctors; infrastructure and cutting edge technology are fully equipped to manage all aspects of medical treatment under Urology care. Wockhardt hospitals specialises in Urological procedures and has the state of the art infrastructure for managing both medically and surgically procedures under Urology care. Our hospital boasts of a state-of-the art Reconstructive Urology and Paediatric Urology services. As part of this speciality the hospital specialises in Kidney Transplant, BPH treatment, Endourology, TURP procedures, Kidney Dialysis and removal of stones. We treat all surgical and medical conditions such urinary tract infections, prostatic conditions like the benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) and surgical procedures for bladder dysfunctions, prostatic cancer, congenital abnormalities or urogenital system, traumatic injury, and stress incontinence. We are recognised as a premium centre and are supported by an esteemed team of doctors, infrastructure and cutting edge technology to manage all aspects of medical and surgical conditions in our department.  Wockhardt Hospitals, a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals has more than 25 years of experience in the creation and management of Super Specialty Hospitals in India. Wockhardt Hospitals have been regarded as centers of excellence in medical science with facilities in North Mumbai (Mira road), South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Navi Mumbai (Vashi), Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot and Surat. Wockhardt Hospitals is having state-of-the-art infrastructure whose prime objective is patient safety first and quality of care at the core of its strategy. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients and to make life win.

National Nutrition Week is celebrated each year from 1st September to the 7th September to aware the people about important tips of their health and well-being. “The role of your diet in life plays the most important role in promotion of health and wellbeing of a human being. A good and balanced diet habit improves the quality of life, as poor diet might cause morbidity and illnesses.” Purpose of the Week: This year the theme is feeding smart right from start. The government has created a program to impart proper information and build awareness through Seminars and also Camps to give every Child and Citizen of India on how children can benefit from proper nutritious diet right from birth. The objective of the National Nutrition Week is to enhance the nutritional practice awareness among people of the community through the adoptable training, timely education, seminars, different competitions, road shows and many other campaigns and to make a healthy Nation. As part of this initiative with our experienced dietician and medical fraternity we support the Objectives of the National Nutrition Week Celebration.  History Of National Nutrition Week The American Diabetes Association (ADA) organized the inaugural National Nutrition Week campaign in 1973. The occasion was publicized through radio service announcements, TV countdowns, news releases, and even a presidential declaration. The subject of all the adverts and reminders was “Invest in Yourself—Buy Nutrition.” Following are the endeavours we will be following to achieve this: Diet Services at Wockhardt Hospitals: Dietetics is the scientific knowledge of establishing the necessary food requirements for individuals, founded on the principles of nutrition. It plays an important role in the treatment of patient and improving their health condition in a hospital. At Wockhardt hospitals out diet and nutrition department play a vital role in the providing nutritional care to patients in various disease states and conditions.  Our Weight Loss Program: At Wockhardt Hospitals our Endocrinology department, Diabetes and Weight Management Centre at Wockhardt Hospitals treat various endocrine disorders .The division has an integrated multi-disciplinary model for providing comprehensive management of the entire range of endocrine conditions. Wockhardt Hospitals also has unique weight management centre. Together with India’s only physician certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, our centre focuses on medical management of overweight and obesity conditions. We have a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, dieticians, counsellors and exercise physiologists. The protocol delivers an international evidence-based management for safe and effective weight loss. The program also works in close collaboration with surgical approaches for weight management for those patients that need it, as the Hospital is also a Centre of Excellence for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery To know about how you can improve your diet and understand its supportive role in treating various conditions, please contact Wockhardt Hospital. About Wockhardt Hospitals: A 50-year-old legacy and tradition of caring is what Wockhardt Hospitals stands on. Wockhardt Hospitals has been proactive in bringing innovative nurturing for better health. Wockhardt Hospitals has become a leading health service provider with its strong presence in the western parts of the country i.e. Mumbai, Nagpur Rajkot, Nasik and Surat. This group of 8 hospitals fulfils the need of the community in its chosen field of super specialty like Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Aesthetics and Minimal Access Surgery. Wockhardt Hospitals has state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our prime objective is patient safety and quality of care at all levels. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients and to make life win. Wockhardt Hospitals follow process driven quality systems that adhere to international standards of clinical care, safe environment, infection control and respect for patient rights & privacy. Many of the Wockhardt group of hospitals has accreditation of the NABH (National Accreditation Board of Hospitals &Healthcare), the highest and the most stringent quality standards institution in India and the National authority in healthcare accreditation. To achieve high degree of clinical excellence, we have entered into strategic alliances with Partners Medical International, USA, whereby Wockhardt Hospitals has access to Harvard’s expertise and experience in the fields of surgery and other Medicare services. Wockhardt group of hospitals in India is a preferred destination for patients from Europe, USA, Africa, Middle East and South Asia.

World Spinal Cord Injury Day will take place on 5 September, aims to increase awareness throughout the community. Spinal cord injury is one of the most common causes of disability incapacitating an individual to lead a normal life. This global day is an initiative of the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) to build awareness and promote the inclusion of disability throughout the world. The spinal cord is a long, fragile tube-like structure that begins at the end of the brain stem and continues down almost to the bottom of the spine. It consists of nerves that carry incoming and outgoing messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The human spinal cord acts as our entire center for reflexes. It is composed of 26 individual backbones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by disks made of cartilage, which act as cushions, reducing the forces generated by movements such as walking and jumping. Spinal Injury is caused due to direct injury to the cord itself or indirect damage from disease of the nearby bones, tissues, or blood vessels can lead to severe disability which includes severe consequences, like loss of voluntary movement and loss of sensations. Other Symptoms Include: Although some patients quickly recover after injury, most patients with substantial cord damage have permanent symptoms.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO) annually, around 250,000 to 500,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI) globally and the majority of the causes are preventable like road traffic crashes, falls, or violence. Some Causes of Spinal Injury Include: Spinal Fractures or Dislocation of a Vertebra: Such fractures can cause bone fragments to pinch and damage the spinal nerves or spinal cord. Generally, spinal fractures occur from car accidents, falls, gunshots, or sports. Injuries can range from mild ligament and muscle strains to fractures and dislocations of the bony vertebrae, to debilitating spinal cord damage.  Pain, difficulty walking, and paralysis can occur. Many fractures heal with conservative treatment; however severe fractures may require surgery to realign the bones. Spinal Cord Compression: Spinal cord compression occurs when a mass places pressure on the cord. A mass can include a tumor or bone fragment. Compression can develop anywhere along the spinal cord from the neck to the lower spine. Some causes include certain degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, a ruptured disk, Injury to the spinal cord or the area around the cord can lead to swelling can lead to compression. Spinal Cord Can Indirectly Also Result in Spinal Injury Disease Due To: The Type of Spinal Cord Injury Can Be Incomplete and Complete: Complete spinal cord injuries: By contrast, complete injuries occur when the spinal cord is fully severed, eliminating function. Complications of Spinal Cord Injury: Damage can be either temporary or permanent. These changes translate into loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the level of the lesion. Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury Includes: Spinal Cord Injury Surgery is Needed in the Following Cases: Physiotherapy Management and Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injury Include the Following: Goals of Rehabilitation include: This Generally Involves an Interdisciplinary Team to Contribute to the Rehab Process of the Patient Spinal cord injury recovery occurs within the first six months after injury. Any remaining loss of function present after 12 months is much more likely to become permanent. Maintaining a positive outlook is extremely important for patients with spinal cord injury patients. At Wockhardt Hospitals: Spine Surgery is a surgical speciality that is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of spine functions by managing various spinal disorders. It includes both non-operative and complex operative treatment modalities. At a glance, Spine Surgery in India is a combination of orthopedic and neurosurgical surgery. The speciality comprises a gamut of spinal surgeries with an aim to relieve pain, stabilize of spine, and decompress of spinal cord/nerves. At Wockhardt Hospitals Spine Services Department is running A MULTI DISCIPLIANRY program in the country by a team of dedicated and highly experienced spine surgeons, neurophysicians neurosurgeons pain block experts, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation experts.  The specialty has one of the best state-of-the-art equipment, world-class infrastructure, and diagnostic services in achieving the right diagnosis and bringing about optimal care. The Spine surgery services department at Wockhardt Hospitals is well complimented by an excellent physical therapy and rehabilitation department. To understand more about the condition please contact our centres at Wockhardt Hospitals. Wockhardt Hospitals have been regarded as centers of excellence in the field of neurosurgery including spine, with facilities in North Mumbai (Mira road), South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Navi Mumbai (Vashi), Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot, and Surat. Wockhardt Hospitals has having state-of-the-art infrastructure whose prime objective is patient safety first and quality of care at the core of its strategy. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients and to make life win.

On 28TH July we celebrate World Hepatitis Day. The theme this year is Eliminate Hepatitis. Goal of this day is to help countries who are facing major health issues due to hepatitis and asses the need to eliminate viral hepatitis. The program is structured to remove hepatitis B and C in the next 13 years. All health community globally responded by launching NO hep, the first ever global movement to eradicate viral hepatitis by 2030. Hepatitis is a general term referring to inflammation of the liver. It may result from various causes, due to viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms. Non-infectious causes could be due to alcohol, poisonous substances, and autoimmune hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is one of the major causes of liver disease. Viruses that primarily attack the liver are called hepatitis viruses. There are several types of hepatitis viruses including types A, B, C, D, E, and possibly G. Types A, B, and C are the most common. All hepatitis viruses can cause acute hepatitis and liver disease. Causative Agents of Hepatitis: Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis Diagnosis of Tests to Detect Hepatitis: Treatment of Hepatitis: Measures to Prevent Hepatitis Complications of Hepatitis: Other Causes of Hepatitis Include: Vaccination for Hepatitis: Hepatitis B Vaccine is Recommended: The CDC recommends it for all babies, who should get their first dose as new-borns. Hepatitis Vaccination A: The CDC recommends that all children between ages 12 months and 23 months get this vaccine.  The following people are also at risk for the disease and should be vaccinated: In case you are experiencing any signs and symptoms of viral hepatitis, please visit Wockhardt Hospitals. Wockhardt Hospitals, a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals has more than 25 years of experience in the creation and management of Super Specialty Hospitals in India. We are a premiere hospital in the country specializing in the treatment of digestive disorders. We provide comprehensive digestive care to our patients. The digestive care centre at Wockhardt Hospitals makes it a centre for excellence with our clinical expertise, to treat such conditions affecting the digestive system.  For further information or any gastroenterology services or liver transplant related query visit our experts at Wockhardt Hospitals. Wockhardt Hospitals is regarded  as a centre of excellence the healthcare domain,  having facilities in North Mumbai (Mira road), South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Navi Mumbai (Vashi), Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot and Surat. Wockhardt Hospitals has state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our prime objective is patient safety and quality of care at all levels. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients and to make life win.

It’s In Your Hands. Take Action. World Arthritis Day, October 12 World Arthritis Day (WAD) is celebrated on October 12th each year and is supported by a year-long campaign. This year’s theme “It’s in your Hands Take Action”. The theme for the event is basically is to give people who are suffering from this disease an opportunity to live better , be mobile, live better and live life to the fullest. In India today over 180 million people are suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. As a symbol of support Wockhardt Hospitals took a convincing initiative and organised “Cyclothon” at various units to commemorate this day. It was a very & a very thoughtful way  celebrate World Arthritis Day and brought out Wockhardt Hospitals ingenuity & to organise such an apt event! Here’s a glimpse how Mumbai came together to fight Arthritis and took up Wockhardt Hospital’s “Pedal To Move Initiative “on the 23rd of October. It was an overwhelming response with an almost 250 participants at Mira Road, 650 at Nashik and 300 plus at Nagpur. Bone and Joint at Wockhardt Hospitals The department of Bone and Joint at Wockhardt Hospitals provides a continuum of treatment and care with an integrated system of orthopaedic surgeons, supported by cutting edge technology and world class infrastructure. Our goal is to treat patient’s right from everyday aches and strains, sports injuries, trauma management to major joint replacement injuries.  Our department provides a comprehensive state of the art approach to the prevention, assessment and treatment and habitation of the musculoskeletal conditions. Our Rheumatology services deliver expert diagnosis and world-class treatment to patients affected by rheumatic disorders. Early diagnosis and optimum treatment is important to prevent complications and deformities and also improve quality of life. Access to latest research, technology and techniques allow our specialty trained and reputed Rheumatology consultants, the ability to provide the high-quality care that our patients deserve. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? An autoimmune disorder when the body’s immune system attacks its own body cells and tissues. In RA, the immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints and breaks it down over time. It is associated with pain, swelling, and often deformities particularly in the hands and knees .Flares are common for people with RA. Causes of Joint Pain Treatment of Joint Pain Role of Exercise in Joint Pain Exercise helps keeps the joints moving and strengthens the muscles around them. Home Remedies for Joint Pain Surgical Treatment for Joint Pain In case the joint pain does not reduce with conservative line of treatment Joint replacement surgery is now a common procedure done now days and can be recommended after evaluation of the severity and other related investigations of your joint condition. Some of these procedures are: Joint pain is a debilitating condition and can worsen in time , to know and understand  this condition, medical treatment , further management and investigations do  visit us at Wockhardt Hospitals. Wockhardt Hospitals, a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals has more than 25 years of experience in the creation and management of Super Specialty Hospitals in India. We are a premiere hospital in the country specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. We provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to our patients. The bone and joint program at Wockhardt Hospitals makes it a centre for excellence in orthopaedics with highly skilled clinical expertise. For further information or any orthopaedic related query visit our experts at Wockhardt Hospitals. Wockhardt Hospitals is regarded  as a centre of excellence the healthcare domain,  having facilities in North Mumbai (Mira road), South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Navi Mumbai (Vashi), Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot and Surat. Wockhardt Hospitals has state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our prime objective is patient safety and quality of care at all levels. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich the Quality of Life of patients and to make life win.