When an individual who has been exposed to a traumatic event develops anxiety symptoms; re experiencing of the event, and avoidance of stimuli related to the event lasting less than four weeks are some of the symptoms associated with acute stress disorder.
Allergies
An allergy is a reaction to a substance that would not usually cause a reaction in a person. Common allergies include various foods, bee and wasp stings, dust and medicines. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances such as viruses, toxins and bacteria, but allergies occur when the hypersensitive immune system reacts to substances (allergens) that are usually harmless.
Amnestic disorders
This disorder creates a memory disturbance that interferes with the ability to learn new information and may also impair retrieval of previously learned information.
Anorexia nervosa
Patients keep their body weight below a minimal normal level by exercise, control of food intake, and other means.
Aspergers disorder
Language, curiosity, and cognitive development proceed normally while there is substantial delay in social interaction and "development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities."
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
There are problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness develop in childhood and persist, in some cases into adulthood
Autism
There is substantial delay in communication and social interaction associated with development of "restricted, repetitive and stereotyped" behaviour, interests, and activities.
Back Pain
Back pain could be the result of a slipped disc, rheumatism, repeated minor stresses, bone deterioration or an injury. Whatever the reason, it can bring both discomfort and misery to sufferers, seriously affecting their quality of life. Many spinal problems can be prevented, some can be self-treated but others do need professional help and advice.
Bipolar disorder
It is characterized by dramatic 'mood swings' or episodes of Mania, Hypomania, or Major Depression.
Body dysmorphic disorder
Preoccupation with a real or imagined defect in one's bodily appearance.
Bulimia nervosa
Patients control their body weight in spite of binge overeating by purging (self-induced vomiting) or use of laxatives, diet pills and other means.
Cataract
This appears as an opaque or cloudy area on the lens of the eye. A common form is the result of the ageing process. Other forms may be congenital (present at birth or soon after) or caused by infection or injury. Treatment involves surgically removing the lens, while an artificial lens may also be implanted in the eye. Alternatively, corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses can be used.
Communication disorders
These childhood disorders affect listening, language and speech - expressive language, phonological development, receptive-expressive language, and stuttering.
Conduct disorder
When a child seriously misbehaves with aggressive or non aggressive towards people, animals or property. That behaviour may be characterized as belligerent, destructive, threatening, physically cruel, deceitful, disobedient, or dishonest. This may include stealing, intentional injury, and forced sexual activity.
Conversion disorder
It can be confused with a physical illness that affects sensory (e.g. anaesthesia, blindness) or voluntary motor functioning (e.g. astasia-abasia, paralysis). Usually the defect fails to conform to known anatomical or physiological characteristics.
Cyclothymic disorder
It requires a history of numerous hypomanic episodes intermingled with numerous episodes of depression that do not meet the criteria for Major Depressive Episodes.
Delirium
It involves fluctuating level of consciousness and pervasive impairment in mental, behavioural and emotional functioning. This state of mind, which is usually of acute onset and temporary duration, is almost always caused by physical disease, head trauma, or under the effect of drugs.
Delusional disorder
Some prominent nonbizarre delusions persists for at least one month and the symptom criteria for Schizophrenia does not match. Hallucinations may be present, but auditory or visual hallucinations cannot be prominent. Olfactory or tactile hallucinations may be prominent, if they are related to the content of the delusion. Psychosocial functioning may not be impaired and any co-occurring mood episodes must be of relatively brief duration.
Dementia
It involves deterioration in mental, behavioural, and emotional functioning
Depersonalizationd disorder
Patients experience episodes during which they feel detached from themselves. They may experience a feeling of unreal surroundings. They may feel outside or lacking control of themselves. They retain awareness that this is only a feeling.
Dissociative amnesia
Patients experience marked but reversible impairment of recall of important personal information or experience, usually involving emotional trauma.
Dissociative fugue
Patients suddenly and unexpectedly travel away from their home geographic location, experience impaired recall of their past. They may be confused about their former identity and may assume a new identity.
Dissociative identity disorder
Patients suffer from alternation of two or more distinct personality states with impaired recall among personality states of important information.
Dysthymic disorder
Emotional depression that persists for years, usually with no more than moderate intensity, characterizes this disorder.
Eating Disorders
A group of serious disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme and unhealthy reduction of food intake or severe overeating, as well as feelings of distress or extreme concern about body shape or weight.
Endometriosis
This has to do with endometrial tissue lying outside the uterus, most commonly in the ovaries and other pelvic structures. Ovarian endometrial may lead to pelvic inflammation, infertility and pelvic adhesions.
Factitious disorder
In this the patients are eager to assume the role of a sick person that they intentionally feign or produce symptoms. Sub classification is according to whether the symptoms are predominately psychological, physical or combined.
Gender identity disorder
Individuals are uncomfortable with their own gender and demonstrate persistent identification with the opposite sex.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Excessive and hard to control worry and anxiety occurring persistently characterize this Anxiety Disorder. There may be associated tension, fatigue, insomnia, and impaired concentration.
Hernia
Men and women of all ages can suffer from a hernia. The hernia develops from a weakness in the abdominal wall, and appears as a lump when standing, or following coughing or straining. Although the hernia may not be painful, it may require treatment, as it may get bigger over time, and become more problematical. Hernias may be treated by conventional surgery, or by "keyhole" surgery, which means a more rapid return to normal activities.
Hypochondriasis
When a patient remains preoccupied with the fear that they have a serious medical illness despite the fact that medical evaluation has ruled out
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
A problem whose causes can be wide ranging, from physical through to psychological problems. Clinics are available to discuss the problems being experienced, and to have a physical examination. The treatment options available include physical devices, drug therapy and counselling.
Incontinence
This condition can range from an occasional leak of urine caused by laughing, sneezing or coughing, to a complete inability to hold any urine.
Kleptomania
patients recurrently fail to resist impulsive stealing of objects with no other motivation than the relief or pleasure resulting from the act of stealing itself.
Learning disorders
Individuals demonstrate abilities below the level that would be expected given their age and grade level in school based upon an arbitrary gap, they may be diagnosed with this mental disorder which should be further specified according to the particular academic function affected - mathematics, reading or written expression
Lymphoedema
A collection of protein rich fluid, which is evident as a swelling in the soft tissues below the skin, and may occur following damage to the lymphatic system, due to cancer, radiotherapy, surgery, fibrosis, infection, injury or congenital abnormalities.
Major depressive disorder
When an individual experiences a discrete episode of persistent and pervasive emotional depression but no manic or hypomanic episodes, this term may be applied
Menopause
The changes that occur at the time of the menopause can have profound short and long-term effects on a woman's health. Symptoms of the menopause that can benefit from treatment include hot flushes, night sweats, tiredness, insomnia, mood changes, poor memory, joint aches and pains, dry skin and hair, decreased libido and vaginal dryness. Long-term problems that can be prevented include osteoporosis, heart disease and strokes.
Mental retardation
Diagnosed in individuals who, from whatever cause, have intelligence below an arbitrary level beginning before adulthood and whose adaptive functioning is impaired in any of a variety of areas
Obesity
A condition where a person is overweight and has a body mass index (BMI) of over 35 or 40. There are several ways of treating obesity, including various surgical procedures.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
It is an Anxiety Disorder characterized by complaints of persistent or repetitive thoughts (obsessions) or behaviours (compulsions). The person feels compelled to continue despite an awareness that the thoughts or behaviours may be excessive or inappropriate, and feels distressed if the activities are stopped.
Oppositional defiant disorder
The child's behaviour involves a pattern of defiant, angry, antagonistic, hostile, irritable, or vindictive acts.
Osteoporosis
Brittle bone disease, as it is known, usually affects menopausal and post-menopausal women, but men can also suffer from it too. People with eating disorders and other groups such as steroid takers may also be at risk. Osteoporosis is the generic term for an abnormally low total bone mass or bone density. Low bone density leads to an increased risk of fracture. Fortunately, the technology now exists to detect the disease in its early stages.
Paedophilia
It is characterized by sexual activity with a child, usually age 13 or younger, or in the case of an adolescent, a child 5 years younger than the paedophile.
Pain disorder
When a patient's predominant complaint is of physical pain that is not intentionally produced or faked (Factitious Disorder or Malingering) and 'psychological factors are judged to have played a significant role in the onset, severity, exacerbation, or maintenance of the pain.'
Panic attack
Sudden onset of lasting a sudden onset and brief duration characterizes a Panic Attack
Pathological gambling
Patients recurrently fail to resist gambling to such an extent that it leads to disruption of major pursuits in life.
There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years
Avoidant personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Borderline personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Dependent personality disorder
It involves a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behaviour. The person experiences fear of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Histrionic personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Narcissistic personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behaviour), need for admiration, lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Paranoid personality disorder
It involves a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Schizoid personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Schizotypal personality disorder
It involves a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behaviour, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The commonest hormonal disturbance to affect women. The main problems that women with PCOS experience are menstrual cycle disturbances (irregular or absent periods), difficulty in controlling body weight and skin problems (acne and unwanted hair growth on the face or body).
Prostatic Hypertrophy
Enlargement of the prostate gland in the male, due to the ageing process rather than inflammation. The condition is benign, but may require surgery if the enlargement progresses.
Pyromania
Patients recurrently fail to resist impulse to deliberately start fire. They experience fascination with fire, its consequences and related activities. Setting the fire may provide relief or gratification related to tension experienced prior to the act.
Schizophrenia
It is a persistent, often chronic and usually serious mental disorder affecting a variety of aspects of behaviour, thinking and emotion. Patients with delusions or hallucinations may be described as psychotic. Thinking may be disconnected and illogical. Peculiar behaviours may be associated with social withdrawal and disinterest.
Selective mutism
Although able to speak in normal circumstances these children persistently fail to speak when expected, in certain social situations
Sleep Apnoea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Study
Snoring affects millions of people of all ages and both sexes. Snoring is caused by the collapse of the upper airway normally maintained by muscle tone. Vibration in this segment will cause snoring.
Social phobia
Individuals suffering from this Anxiety Disorder experience unreasonable fear or anxiety in connection with exposure to social situations involving contact with people they do not know or who they expect may judge them and because of this avoid such situations whenever possible.
Somatization disorder
It may be diagnosed when a pattern of medically unexplained complaints of multiple physical symptoms begins before age 30.
Specific phobia
Individuals suffering from this Anxiety Disorder experience phobia or unreasonable fear or anxiety in connection with exposure to specific objects or situations and because of this avoid them whenever possible.
Sports Injuries
Exercise is good for the body, the heart and lungs both benefit from increased use, joints become more flexible and your muscles are kept supple, resulting in all round fitness. However, participating in sport does mean that extra stress is placed upon the body, which all too often can result in injuries.
Substance abuse
When repeated use of alcohol or other drugs leads to problems but does not include compulsive use or addiction and stopping the drug does not lead to significant withdrawal symptoms the term substance abuse applies.
Substance dependence
When an individual persists the usage of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effect of the drug and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped.
Substance use disorders
This term encompasses both dependence on and abuse of drugs usually taken voluntarily for the purpose of their effect on the central nervous system (usually referred to as intoxicants) or to prevent or reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Thyroid Disorders
The thyroid is a small gland at the front of your neck. Its function is to control the metabolism of the body. By releasing hormones into the blood it influences the heart rate, body temperature, weight and nervous system. Thyroid disorders are common, and can affect anyone at any age.
Trichotillomania
Patients recurrently fail to resist impulses to pull out their own hair. Pulling hair may provide relief or gratification related to tension experienced prior to the act.
Varicose Veins
As many as one in three persons are likely to suffer from varicose veins at some time in their lives. Although varicose veins are not a serious problem, they can cause aching and swelling of the legs, as well as being some what embarrassing in appearance. The problem can be treated by injection and surgery.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Is a disorder where increased levels of the hormone gastrin are produced, causing the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid. Often the cause is a tumor of the duodenum or pancreas producing the hormone gastrin. Gastrin then causes an excessive production of acid which can lead to peptic ulcers in almost 95% of patients. Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may experience abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
Eye related diseases
Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, ROP, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis, Optic Neuritis, Glaucoma, Squint, Retinitis Pigmentosa or RP, Color Blindness, CRAO, CRVO/BRVO, Corneal Ulcer, Corneal Opacity, Keratoconus, Refractive Errors, CSR, CME, ERM.
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Macula the most light sensitive part of the eye can degenerate with age. Wet form of degeneration can lead to marked loss of vision. If detected and treated early many patients can maintain or even improve vision. Early symptoms are distortion of vision, black spot in front of vision or deterioration of vision.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can affect the micro-circulation of the retina. Bleeding in front of the retina or swelling of the retina can cause marked loss of vision. Timely detection and treatment in the form of laser etc. can help prevent loss of vision.
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity is a disorder of prematurely born infants in whom the retinal vasculature fails to develop normally. Regular screening for ROP is done at nurseries at Max. In case significant ROP is found appropriate LASER treatment is also done.
Retinal Detachment
Retina is the layer of the eye on which the image of what you see actually forms, something like the film of a camera. If it detaches from it's place there can be significant loss of vision. Modern Vitreo-Retinal surgery which can help restore vision in many cases is routinely done at MAX.
Uveitis
Swelling of the middle layers of the eye is called uveitis. It can severely affect vision. Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help maintain vision in many cases. Uveitis specialists are available at MAX.
Optic Neuritis
Swelling of the nerve of the eye is called optic neuritis. It can lead to fall in vision, loss of contrast sensitivity and colour vision prblems. Appropriate treatment can help restore vision faster in many cases.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma or 'kala motia' is a disease of the nerve of the eye mostly caused by a high eye pressure. Just like blood pressure there is a pressure inside the eye which can damage the nerve if it goes beyond a limit. Vision lost due to glaucoma cannot be restored, but proper treatment can help maintain vision. Sophisticated tests are available to appropriately diagnose glaucoma and monitor it's treatment.
Squint
Mis-alignment of eyes is squint. A child with squint must be investigated as there might be a sight threatening or life threatening eye disease in the squinting eye. Squint can be treated in most cases today. Glasses / Surgery can help restore vision as well as alignment of eyes in many cases.
Retinitis Pigmentosa or RP
It’s a group of inherited disorders characterized by progressive peripheral vision loss and night vision difficulties , that can also lead to central vision loss . RP constitutes many retinal dystrophies and RPE dystrophies caused by molecular defects in different genes.
Color Blindness
or Color vision deficiency is a condition in which certain colors cannot be differentiated and mostly it is due to an inherited condition. Red green color blindness is by far the commonest 99%. Blue green color blindness also exists but is rare.
CRAO
It is the occlusion of the central retinal artery usually due to embolism. It presents as sudden unilateral painless loss of vision. Diagnosed by fundoscopy and history and needs to be treated within hours (preferably 2 hours) to be effective. It may be preceded by transient visual loss which should not be taken lightly.
CRVO/BRVO
A common retinal vascular disorder seen in the older age groups usually associated with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemias and vasculitis. It presents with variable loss of vision and is diagnosed on fundus examination.
Corneal Ulcer
Also called ulcerative keratitis .It is an inflammatory and mostly infective condition of the cornea which can cause profound visual loss. It is common in the tropics and the developing countries like ours. Children with Vitamin A deficiency , industrial and agricultural workers are at greater risk.
Corneal Opacity
A cloudiness of the crystal clear cornea caused by a scar due to an injury, infection, dystrophy, or degeneration. It results in significant visual loss specially if it is in the central area. Many treatment options are available like phototherapeutic keratectomy or PTK , and lamellar or full thickness corneal transplant.
Keratoconus
Or conical cornea is a corneal dystrophy characterized by thinning and protrusion of the cornea resulting in blurring of vision and frequent change in number or even cloudiness of the cornea. Usually occurs in both eyes to a varying degree and involves the centre of the cornea with the apex of the cone decentred below.
Refractive Errors
or Ammetropia is when the image formed on the retina is not focused. It is the most common cause of decreased vision .Types
1. Myopia or near sightedness
2. Hypermetropia or farsightedness
3. Astigmatism –different focus at different meridians
4. Presbyopia –loss of accommodation ability with age, so difficulty in near work.
Central serous retinopathy
Central serous retinopathy is suretinal fluid collection in the central Macula due to defect in the pigment layer of retina. Stress is a known cause for this idiopathic condition which is usually self limiting . It presents with bluring /distortion of vision and is diagnosed on fundus examination and fundus florescein angiography.
Cystoid macular edema
Cystoid macular edema usually presents after intraocular surgery with decreased central vision. Other causes of CME are diabetes, Uveitis, Retinal vascular disease, Retinitis pigmentosa, and epiretinal membrane commonly. Treatment includes oral and topical anti-inflammatory drugs and /or post sub tenon steroid injection.
Epiretinal membrane or cellophane maculopathy
Epiretinal membrane or cellophane maculopathy is a thin ,almost transparent layer which grows over the retina .Its predisposing factors are diabetes, posterior vitreous detatchment , trauma, surgery and any inflammation in the eye. It may contract to cause surface wrinkling /or a macular pucker or even macular oedema.
Cancer
Cancer develops when cells in a part of the body begin to grow out-of - control
This can help a doctor decide whether to start treatment for high blood pressure. It is also useful in monitoring patients who are already undergoing treatment. It is very helpful to check BP variation during day-to-day activities.
Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
The largest artery in the body, the aorta receives oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart (through the aortic valve) and distributes it throughout the body.
A type of diagnostic procedure that involves taking an ultrasound scan of the legs from the groin to the toes.
Arthroscopy
A method of viewing or performing surgery on a joint (shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, or wrist) by use of an arthroscope, which consists of a tube, lens and a light source designed from fibre optics. This test may be used when there is suspected damage to a ligament, cartilage or joint. An arthroscopy can help monitor the progression of a disease or determine if treatment is working.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
The effects of ageing are most apparent around the eyes. Excess loose skin and/or fat accumulate in the upper and lower eyelids; "eye bags", as they are commonly known can result.
Brachytherapy
A procedure using radiation in the treatment of cancer.
Breast Reshaping or Augmentation
A process that has to do with enlarging, reducing or lifting a woman's breasts.
2-D echocardiography with colour doppler
A 2-D ultrasound heart scan (echocardiography), which is useful in the investigation of hypertension, and defining the cause of breathlessness or heart murmurs.
Cardiac Catheterisation
This involves passing a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into the right or left side of the heart to obtain diagnostic information. Cardiac catheterisation can determine pressure and blood flow in the heart's chambers, collect blood samples and examine the arteries of the heart.
Cervical Smear
An examination used for the early detection of cancer cells in the cervix. It involves taking cells from the cervix, and analysing them under a microscope.
Chemotherapy
The treatment of disease with chemicals or drugs; and more often refers to the treatment of cancer using various drugs.
Computerised Tomography
It provides clear three-dimensional (3-D) images of body organs and their structures, which help doctors make an early and accurate diagnosis.
Corneal Laser Surgery
Surgery to correct short-sightedness (myopia) or long-sightedness (hyperopia) by using modern laser technology.
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
A Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) operation is performed to re-route (bypass) blood around clogged arteries and improve the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
A procedure that enables a urologist to directly view the inside of the urinary bladder in great detail using a cystoscope. This may be carried out under general anaesthetic, or under local anaesthetic on an outpatient basis.
Dental Implants
A permanent solution to lost teeth. These implants are permanently fixed cosmetic teeth, and unlike, dentures they are never removed. This is an alternative for people who find traditional dentures uncomfortable. They also allow people to eat and chew more easily, as they provide the same strength and stability of natural teeth.
Dental Surgery
A range of dental treatments are available. Please enquire for specific details.
Donor Insemination
Donor insemination is a relatively simple and painless method of treatment where sperm, donated by an anonymous donor, is placed in either the cervix (neck of the womb) or directly into the womb. The latter procedure is called IUI. All donors are screened for sexually transmitted agents (including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)) and genetically inherited diseases.
ENT (Ears, Nose and Throat)
ENT surgeons deal with problems concerning the ears, nose or throat.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A measure of the electrical activity of the heart, which gives important information about the rate and regularity of beats, the size and position of the chambers and any damage to the heart.
Endometriosis
This has to do with endometrial tissue lying outside the uterus, most commonly in the ovaries and other pelvic structures. Ovarian endometrial may lead to pelvic inflammation, infertility and pelvic adhesions.
Endoscopy
A direct examination of organs or cavities by using a flexible instrument called an 'endoscope', and may be placed directly into a natural body opening or through a small incision. An endoscope consists of a tube and optical system.
Laparoscopy is an abdominal exploration using a type of endoscope called a laparoscope.
Eye Laser Surgery
Surgery to correct short-sightedness (myopia) or long-sightedness (hyperopia) by using modern laser technology.
Facial Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing services that use the new generation of carbon dioxide lasers. The laser machines are safe, effective and used to treat a variety of conditions ranging from:
» Removal of sun damaged skin
» Removal of fine wrinkles
» Removal of unwanted hair
» Treatment for pigmented lesions and thread veins
Facial Aesthetics
This involves making incisions behind the hairline and hidden within the creases of the ears. Excess fatty deposits are removed and loose muscles tightened. The slack in the skin itself is then taken up, and the excess removed. As a result, the sagging skin on the face and neck is reduced.
Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer (GIFT)
GIFT eggs are produced in the same way as for IVF. Once retrieved the eggs and sperm are placed in the fallopian tube(s). This method is used when the woman's tubes are not blocked.
Hair Removal by Laser
Removal of unwanted hair on the face, neck, arms, legs, armpits and bikini line, using lasers which produces a bright flash of light that heats the brown pigment in the hair. The hair and its root are damaged under the skin with the surrounding skin remaining largely unaffected.
Health Screening / Preventive Health Program
A comprehensive medical examination with advice on how you could improve your health. It includes numerous checks and thorough testing. Different types of health screens are available for men and women, depending upon whether you require a general appraisal of your health, or a thorough medical examination.
Heart Failure Surgery
In some patients, the heart muscle is so severely damaged due to advanced coronary artery disease or to myopathy (idiopathic or secondary to vavular heart disease)
Recently, a team of experts from the Central Government assessed the expertise of our team and the infrastructure at Max. Our centre received their approval for doing heart transplant for end stage heart failure patients.
Surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to restore joint movement.
Hip Resurfacing
A new hip replacement operation that involves an incision into the thigh to insert an implant comprising of a plastic cup and metal stem. The new procedure is conducted by removing the diseased cartilage from the joint and replacing it with a new lining, comprising of a metal head and cup-like implant which prevents the bones from rubbing painfully against one another. In effect, they resurface the bones in the joint rather than replacing them.
Holter Monitoring
This is a simple, unintrusive assessment of the heart rhythm, while the patient carries out his normal activities. The test will identify tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) or brachycardia (slow heartbeat).
Hysterectomy
The surgical removal of a woman's womb (uterus). Hysterectomies are performed for a variety of reasons, including cancer of the uterus, endometriosis, excessive bleeding which does not respond to hormone therapy, severe persistent pelvic pain, prolapsed uterus or relaxation of the uterus.
Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
ICSI is the most successful assisted fertilization treatment for male infertility. For ICSI, IVF is performed on the women (as described above) and then direct injection of a single sperm into the centre of each egg is attempted. It is extremely useful where semen counts are extremely low.
Intensive Treatment Unit (ICU)
Patients would be admitted to this unit for treatment of actual or impending organ failure, or who may require life support and close monitoring following surgery.
Intra-uterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI involves selection of the best swimming sperm in a similar manner to that used for IVF, a small volume of this sample are passed through a fine tube into the uterus around the time the egg is released. The combination of OI and IUI is now the preferred treatment for unexplained infertility.
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
IVF is the joining of an egg and a sperm in a glass container. In IVF the ovaries are stimulated with specialised fertility drugs to produce a number of eggs. When mature, these are then collected and mixed with sperm to try to achieve fertilization. If this occurs, the fertilized eggs are then transferred into the womb.
Knee Replacement
Surgery to replace a damaged or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). The operation is performed under general anaesthesia.
Liposuction
A procedure that can treat fatty deposits that occur in certain areas of the body, on both men and women alike. One or more incisions are made (no more than half an inch long) and a surgical tube known as a cannula is inserted. Through this tube the fatty deposits are broken down and removed through suction.
Mammography, Sonomammography
Breast screening by mammography is the most effective way to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Mammography is an X-ray technique used to visualise the breast tissue, enabling detection of any abnormalities or disease. In Sonomammography breast is seen by Ultrasound probe.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
A modern diagnostic technique that enables a precise scan of the body to be made without the need for X-rays. Since its development, MRI has been extremely successful in the diagnosis of a wide range of illnesses. Due to the accuracy of the technique, it allows for the early detection of many abnormalities.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
Ending a pregnancy before the foetus reaches the stages of viability.
Minimal Access Surgery (MAS)
Surgery that requires only a small incision to be made. It is also commonly referred to as "keyhole surgery".
Neurophysiotherapy
The treatment of neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease. Neurophysiotherapy is also used to benefit those recovering from a stroke, or neurologically impaired patients including those who may have had a head injury.
Neurosurgery
Surgery to the brain and nervous system.
Oral Surgery
Surgery involving the mouth and the structures within.
Ovarian Screening
Diagnostic procedure to detect ovarian cancer.
Ovulation Induction (OI)
Ovulation Induction is used for women who are diagnosed as having problems producing eggs. It is also used for women who have unexplained infertility.
Ovum Donation
Ovum donation is offered as a treatment that may be an option for women who cannot use their own eggs. Ovum donors are women under 35 years of age who donate their eggs, which are then fertilized by the sperm from the recipient's husband.
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Congenital heart disease results from abnormal development in uterus which causes structural defects in the heart. Congenital cardiovascular defects
The surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland. This can be performed in a number of different ways depending on the size of the prostate, and the cause of the prostate enlargement.
Prostate Screening
Many men from the age of 50 and above experience bladder discomfort as a result of an enlarged prostate gland. This widespread complaint occurs when the swollen gland obstructs the urinary passage and irritates the bladder, resulting in a desire to urinate more frequently, but an inability to produce a normal flow. There is now a blood test available to screen for prostate cancer.
Reconstructive Surgery
Surgery to rebuild parts of the body after accidents, illnesses or diseases.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
A branch of cosmetic surgery which reshapes the nose to improve a patient's appearance, or to relieve nasal blockage, snoring and other breathing related problems.
Removal of Skin Blemishes
Many skin blemishes respond well to laser treatment. A laser is directed at the affected area, and the beam is made up of yellow light, which is not absorbed by the healthy skin, but only by the darker blood vessels causing the blemish. These break down, and are dealt with by the body's own defence mechanisms. Laser surgery is particularly effective in the removal of blemishes in children and babies, whose skin is especially responsive to the treatment.
Sclerotherapy (Thread Veins)
The process of removing thread veins from any part of the body. They are caused when small clusters of red veins form just beneath the skin. Although harmless, they can cause distress, as the sufferer often feels self-conscious, particularly if the blemish is on an exposed part of the body, such as the legs.
Spinal Rehabilitation, Spine Orthopedic Surgery
Back pain affects about one in three people every year. For one in five, it becomes a chronic, disabling problem. Today, spinal rehabilitation programmes are available, effectively combining Surgery, physiotherapy and relaxation techniques.
Sports Orthopedic Surgery
Exercise is good for the body, the heart and lungs both benefit from increased use, joints become more flexible and your muscles are kept supple, resulting in all round fitness. However, participating in sport does mean that extra stress is placed upon the body, which all too often can result in injuries.
Stroke Rehabilitation
After a stroke, the patient will require rehabilitation, involving various exercises. This treatment is offered in conjunction with physiotherapy.
Testicular Self-Examination (TSE)
TSE is a technique for detecting the early stages of testicular cancer. This worrying condition, which can develop at any age, most often occurs in males between 15 to 40 years old. Modern, improved methods of treatment mean that the chances of being cured are high, but treatment is most effective when the cancer is detected as early as possible.
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery Programme provides patients from lung cancers and other chest ailments with an on site evaluation by a multidisciplinary team including Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Pulmonary Medicine,
Surgery to remove the tonsils. Tonsils protect against infections. However, in some people, particularly in children with larger tonsils, these glands can perform less efficiently and cause frequent throat and ear infections or obstruct breathing. In these cases, surgery to remove the tonsils is of benefit.
Ultrasound
Diagnostic examination that outlines the shape of various tissues and organs in the body using sound waves. This method does not use X-rays and so it is also utilised during pregnancy.
Ultraviolet Skin Treatment
Treatment of acne and psoriasis skin conditions with ultraviolet rays. Patients will need to be referred for this treatment by their general practitioners (GPs), or via one of the dermatology consultants at the hospital.
Valvular Heart Surgery
The heart is a pump and needs healthy valves to function optimally. There are four valves in the heart, two located between the chambers of the heart
Surgery involving blood vessels, blood flow and arteries.
Vasectomy
A procedure to produce sterility in a man. Men who have undergone this treatment to block the sperm tube continue to ejaculate in a normal manner, but the ejaculate does not contain sperm. Sterilisation by this method should not alter the sex drive or libido. In some cases this procedure can be reversed, and therefore make the man fertile again.
Ventricular Remodeling Surgery
The heart pumps blood into the body by its left ventricle. When a heart attack occurs in the left ventricle, a scar may form.
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