The hospital intends to address increasing rate of osteoporosis among Bengaluru’s populace

SPARSH Hospital, launched its first fully-equipped, Osteoporosis Clinic

in all its branches across Bengaluru. The move comes at a time when there are an increasing number of cases being reported on osteoporosis. The clinic, was recently inaugurated across all branches of SPARSH Hospital. The hospital intends to address the increasing rate of osteoporosis among Bengaluru’s populace.

A recent survey done by SPARSH Hospital in Bengaluru discovered that less than 50 per cent of the respondents were aware of osteoporosis, its causes and impact on life. While a sedentary lifestyle, habits like smoking, drinking, using antidepressants, sedatives can all increase the risk of fractures and injuries, it could also be genetic, studies say. But early care is the key to preventing this ailment from affecting our day to day activities. Maintaining a calcium and vitamin D rich diet, exercising regularly, keeping habits in check and regular check-ups can really help keep this ailment at bay.

Dr. Saraswati Vishwanathan, a specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics and pain management, will be heading the Infantry Road Unit. Dr Lakshmi V Reddy and Dr Naveen Tahasildar will be heading the Yeshwanthpur and Bommasandra units respectively.

Dr Sharan Patil, Chairman, SPARSH Hospital, said on the occasion, “Living longer, even beyond 100 years seems to be within the realm of modern medical possibilities. However, osteoporosis, with its implications, seems to be a critical impediment for good quality of life. Fortunately, today’s medical science offers us great options of preventing and treating osteoporosis. At SPARSH, we are launching a focussed, comprehensive clinic to take care of this dreaded condition of osteoporosis which has become an endemic. Preventing fractures due to osteoporosis is a far superior option than treating one.”

 

 

By: EH News Bureau

Source: https://www.expresshealthcare.in/news/sparsh-hospital-launches-osteoporosis-clinic/413696/