Vivekanand Medical Institute, Palampur

09/11/2025

विवेकानंद मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट, पालमपुर द्वारा आज दिनांक 09 नवम्बर (रविवार) को दमन क्लीनिक बिल्डिंग कॉम्प्लेक्स, अमरटेक्स के निकट, जोगिन्दरनगर में एक निःशुल्क बहुविशेषज्ञ (Multispeciality) चिकित्सा शिविर का आयोजन किया गया।

इस शिविर का उद्देश्य जोगिन्दरनगर एवं आसपास के क्षेत्रों के लोगों को गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएँ प्रदान करना था। विवेकानंद मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट, पालमपुर के विशेषज्ञ चिकित्सकों की टीम ने हृदय रोग (Cardiology), गुर्दा रोग (Nephrology), मूत्र रोग (Urology), स्नायु रोग (Neurology), मेडिसिन, अस्थि रोग (Orthopedics), स्त्री एवं प्रसूति रोग (Gynaecology), बाल रोग (Pediatrics) तथा ईएनटी (कान, नाक, गला) जैसी विभिन्न शाखाओं में निःशुल्क परामर्श सेवाएँ प्रदान कीं।

शिविर में भाग लेने वाले विशेषज्ञ चिकित्सकों में शामिल रहे –
• डॉ. राजिंदर थपलू (हृदय रोग विशेषज्ञ)
• डॉ. कुलदीप (गुर्दा रोग विशेषज्ञ)
• डॉ. साहिल कपूर (मूत्र रोग विशेषज्ञ)
• डॉ. रूपाक्षी (स्नायु रोग विशेषज्ञ)
• डॉ. अजय आदित्य (मेडिकल स्पेशलिस्ट)
• डॉ. नेहा सिंह (स्त्री एवं प्रसूति रोग विशेषज्ञ)
• डॉ. सोनाली यादव (ईएनटी विशेषज्ञ)
• डॉ. हेमाद्रि रॉय (बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ)

शिविर में 350 से अधिक मरीजों की जाँच की गई और उन्हें निःशुल्क परामर्श, ईसीजी, ब्लड शुगर, एवं ब्लड प्रेशर जैसी जाँचें की गईं। मरीजों को निःशुल्क दवाइयाँ भी वितरित की गईं।

इस अवसर पर एयर कमोडोर (डॉ.) विमल दुबे, यूनिट हेड, विवेकानंद मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट, पालमपुर ने भी जनता को संबोधित किया। उन्होंने विवेकानंद मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट में उपलब्ध उन्नत स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं की जानकारी दी और बताया कि संस्था का उद्देश्य ग्रामीण एवं दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों तक गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएँ पहुँचाना है।

इस चिकित्सा शिविर को स्थानीय लोगों से अत्यधिक सराहना प्राप्त हुई और उन्होंने विवेकानंद मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट के इस जनसेवी प्रयास की प्रशंसा की।

संपर्क हेतु:
विवेकानंद मेडिकल इंस्टिट्यूट, पालमपुर
फोन: 01894-236010/12
वेबसाइट: www.vmipalampur.com

29/10/2025

A brain stroke, or "brain attack," is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. This lack of blood flow deprives brain cells of oxygen, causing them to die. The two main types are ischemic stroke, caused by a blockage like a blood clot, and hemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in or around the brain. Immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent permanent brain damage.
Types of stroke
Ischemic stroke: The most common type, caused by a blood clot or plaque buildup blocking an artery that supplies blood to the brain.
Hemorrhagic stroke: Caused by a ruptured or leaking blood vessel that bleeds into or around the brain.
Symptoms
Recognizing the signs and acting fast can be life-saving. The acronym BE FAST can help identify symptoms:
B - Balance: Sudden trouble with balance or coordination
E - Eyes: Sudden vision problems
F - Face: Drooping or numbness on one side of the face
A - Arms: Weakness or numbness in one arm
S - Speech: Slurred or garbled speech, or difficulty speaking or understanding
T - Time: If you see any of these signs, call emergency services immediately
Other symptoms can include a sudden, severe headache, confusion, nausea, and trouble walking.
Causes and risk factors
High blood pressure (hypertension): A major risk factor for stroke.
High cholesterol and diabetes: Conditions that can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries.
Smoking: Increases the risk of stroke.
Heart conditions: Certain heart diseases, like atrial fibrillation, can increase the risk.
Clotting disorders: Conditions that affect the blood's ability to clot properly.
Treatment
Immediate medical care: Emergency services should be called immediately to minimize brain damage.
Ischemic stroke treatment: May involve medication to dissolve blood clots or procedures to remove them.
Hemorrhagic stroke treatment: May require surgery to stop the bleeding or repair the ruptured blood vessel.
Rehabilitation: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can help improve brain function after a stroke.

25/10/2025

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02/10/2025

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29/09/2025

🫀 World Heart Day 2025 🫀
Let’s Unite for Heart Health!
Today, we join the global movement to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. At [Hospital Name], we believe that every heartbeat matters. ❤️
💡 Did you know?
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide — but most heart conditions are preventable with healthy lifestyle choices.
✅ Eat heart-friendly foods
✅ Stay active
✅ Manage stress
✅ Get regular check-ups
Let’s take a moment to care for our hearts and encourage our loved ones to do the same. Together, we can build a healthier, heart-smart community.

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Dr. Rajinder Thaploo
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
VMI, Palampur

18/09/2025

Hypertension (Blood Pressure) & Kidney Disease:

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can cause, and is worsened by, kidney disease, forming a dangerous, bidirectional cycle. High blood pressure damages the delicate blood vessels in the kidneys, impairing their ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood, which in turn increases blood pressure. Conversely, damaged kidneys can't properly regulate blood pressure and fluid levels, leading to higher blood pressure. Managing both conditions is crucial to prevent progression to kidney failure and severe cardiovascular disease.
How Hypertension Affects Kidneys
Damaged Blood Vessels: High blood pressure can narrow, weaken, and harden the arteries in the kidneys.
Reduced Blood Flow: This damage reduces blood flow to the kidneys, depriving them of oxygen and essential nutrients.
Impaired Filtration: When kidney blood vessels are damaged, the kidneys can't effectively filter waste and excess fluid from the blood.
Harmful Cycle: The body accumulates extra fluid and waste, which further elevates blood pressure, creating a vicious cycle that leads to more kidney damage.
How Kidney Disease Affects Blood Pressure
Fluid and Salt Retention: Damaged kidneys struggle to regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, leading to a buildup of fluid and salt in the body.
Hormonal Imbalance: Kidneys also produce hormones that help control blood pressure. Damaged kidneys may not function properly in this regard, which can lead to higher blood pressure.
Preventative and Management Strategies
Healthy Lifestyle: Adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, reduced salt intake, regular exercise, weight management, and limiting alcohol can help control blood pressure and reduce the risk of kidney disease.
Regular Monitoring: If you have high blood pressure or other risk factors for kidney disease (like diabetes), regular blood and urine tests can help detect kidney problems early.
Medical Treatment: Doctors can prescribe medications, such as ACE inhibitors or ARBs, to help widen blood vessels and increase salt and water loss, which helps lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys.
Medication Adherence: Sticking to your prescribed treatment plan, including medications and lifestyle changes, is vital for slowing kidney damage and managing both conditions.

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Dr. Kuldeep Kumar
MBBS, MD Medicine, DNB Nephrology
Consultant Nephrologist
Director Dialysis Services

18/09/2025

Laser Lithotripsy:
Laser lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses a laser to break up kidney stones into smaller fragments, making them easier to pass naturally or remove during the procedure. It is a minimally invasive technique often performed with a ureteroscope to guide a laser fiber through a scope inserted into the urinary tract. The fragmented stone pieces are then either flushed out with urine or removed with a small basket.

Purpose
Stone Fragmentation: The laser energy breaks down large or irregularly shaped stones in the kidney, bladder, ureter, or urethra into tiny, sand-like pieces.
Removal: These smaller fragments can then be passed out of the body in the urine or removed with a small basket passed through the scope.
Procedure
Ureteroscopy: A ureteroscope, which is a thin tube with a camera on the end, is inserted into the urinary tract.
Laser Fiber Insertion: A flexible laser fiber is then passed through the scope to reach the stone.
Laser Application: The laser is used to fragment the stone into smaller pieces.
Removal: The fragmented pieces are either removed with instruments like a basket or are intended to pass out of the body in the urine.
Ureteral Stent (Optional): A small, flexible tube called a ureteral stent may be placed in the ureter to help urine and stone fragments pass.
When It's Performed
It is used when other non-surgical treatments for kidney stones have failed.
It's performed when kidney stones are too large, have an irregular shape, or are causing damage to the surrounding tissue.
It's often used in combination with ureteroscopy (URS) for stones up to 2 centimeters.
Recovery
Patients typically go home the same day.
It is normal to experience some blood in the urine, discomfort, and bladder irritation after the procedure, which usually resolves once the stent is removed.
Drinking plenty of fluids is recommended.

03/09/2025

A lifestyle high in stress and sedentary behaviors significantly increases the risk of heart disease by contributing to conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity, which damage arteries and reduce blood flow. Regular physical activity is crucial for strengthening the heart and preventing heart disease, while stress management techniques like exercise, relaxation, and social connection can mitigate its negative effects on cardiovascular health
*How Stress Contributes to Heart Disease*
*High Blood Pressure:*
Chronic stress can elevate blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
*Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms:*
Stress often leads to unhealthy habits like overeating, smoking, and alcohol consumption, all of which further harm heart health.
*Artery Damage:*
Stress can contribute to damage in the arteries and promote plaque buildup, narrowing them and restricting blood flow.
How a Sedentary Lifestyle Contributes to Heart Disease
*Reduced Exercise:*
Lack of regular physical activity, a defining feature of a sedentary lifestyle, directly weakens the heart and impairs its function.
*Obesity and Weight Gain:*
Inactivity is a significant factor in weight gain and obesity, both of which are established risk factors for various heart diseases.
*Increased Risk of Chronic Conditions:*
A sedentary lifestyle is a known risk factor for other conditions that exacerbate heart disease risk, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
*Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Heart Disease*
*Increase Physical Activity:*
Regular exercise strengthens the heart and improves cardiovascular health. Aim for regular, consistent movement throughout the day to break up prolonged periods of sitting.
*Manage Stress:*
Implement stress-reducing strategies such as exercise, relaxation techniques, and spending time with friends and family to promote overall well-being.
*Maintain a Healthy Diet:*
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, while limiting processed foods, fats, and sugars, is essential for heart health.
*Quit Smoking:*
Smoking is a primary cause of heart disease and should be avoided or stopped.
*Limit Alcohol:*
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to heart problems and should be limited.

03/09/2025

Bronchial Asthma
A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
Asthma can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities. In some cases, it may lead to a life-threatening attack.

Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare up.

Asthma can usually be managed with rescue inhalers to treat symptoms (salbutamol) and controller inhalers that prevent symptoms (steroids). Severe cases may require longer-acting inhalers that keep the airways open (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium), as well as inhalant steroids.

Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare up.
People may experience
Cough: can occur at night, during exercise, can be chronic, dry, with phlegm, mild or severe
Respiratory: difficulty breathing, wheezing, breathing through the mouth, fast breathing, frequent respiratory infections, rapid breathing or shortness of breath at night
Also common: chest pressure, flare, anxiety, early awakening, fast heart rate or throat irritation.

Treatments
Treatment is self care and bronchodilators to prevent flare ups and manage symptoms
Asthma can usually be managed with rescue inhalers to treat symptoms (salbutamol) and controller inhalers that prevent symptoms (steroids). Severe cases may require longer-acting inhalers that keep the airways open (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium), as well as inhalant steroids.
Medications.
Bronchodilator, Steroid and Anti-inflammatory.

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Prof. Dr. CDS Katoch
MBBS, MD Medicine, MD Pulmonary Medicine, DNB, FICP, FICS.
Sr. Consultant Pulmonologist.