🏥Manipal Hospital Kolkata conducted awareness session on Lower Urinary Traction Symptoms (LUTS) for senior citizens

Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata, the second-largest healthcare provider, conducted a wellness and awareness program in association with Kalindi Senior Citizens Association. The session was conducted for senior citizens on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) by Dr. Kaushik Chandra Mallik, Consultant Urologist, Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake Kolkata. There was an interactive Q&A session on prostate problems amongst senior citizens which was attended by around 85-90 people.

The session was aimed at providing insights on prostate problems and other urinary issues commonly faced by the elderly people. The primary goal of the session was to equip participants with knowledge on lower urinary tract symptoms and provide insights into preventive measures. Dr. Kaushik Chandra Mallik described the two broad categories of symptoms: storage symptoms and voiding symptoms.

Dr. Mallik stressed that awareness and timely intervention can significantly improve the lives of those affected. He said, “Understanding the signs of ailments and approaching the physician for medical advice is crucial for preventing damage of the urinary tract.”

Mr. Arindam Banerjee, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata said, “We have taken such initiatives in the past and we aim to keep working for the benefit of the mankind. Our qualified team of doctors and hospital staff always encourage such awareness sessions and we look forward for more participants to benefit on the same.”
The Kalindi wellness program stands out as testament to the well-being of senior citizens. This initiative not only raises awareness but also empowers the elderly people to be informed about the disease and care for urinary health, Mr. Banerjee added.

🏥 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 the 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 11,000.
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 recognized the most respected and patient recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.