Frequently Asked Questions

Many times, the diagnosis of chronic pain may be made, but the right management plan for the individual might be lacking. The possibility of a diagnosis for the pain might be missing despite even post multiple consultations and investigations. This may further lead to a lot of stress on your mind and body and will impact every aspect of your life. To resolve the impact of chronic pain and provide a complete solution, you may need to visit a specialized Pain Management Centre that will provide a team of experts to arrive at the right diagnosis, plan a comprehensive individual-based management, and offer specialized care. The pain management program at ASTER RV offers a wide range of treatments to reduce chronic pain and facilitate recovery. This includes treatments and therapies like - Arriving at the right diagnosis Individualized treatment plan Dry needling or Interventions Ultrasound-guided Interventions guided by fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance for precision Regenerative therapy: platelet-rich plasma, stem cell therapy Manual therapy by physiotherapy Ergonomics guided by an occupational therapist Lifestyle modifications Psychotherapy Self-management techniques. Early diagnosis and communication by healthcare providers are found to be useful in the self-management of chronic pain and hence, pain management centres can prove effective in the treatment of chronic pain.

While Chronic pain itself indicates that something is wrong with your body. However, the pain can range from mild to intense indicating that the pain is just one of the many signs, including: Getting exhausted easily Loss of appetite Poor sleep and Mood swings Weakness Feeling Fatigued Impaired mental function leading to depression and anxiety Fever in some cases.

The commonest examples of chronic pain are - Lower back pain Headache Neck pain Joint pain Neurogenic pain (pain caused due to nerve damage) Post-trauma pain Postsurgical pain Psychogenic pain.

A prolonged Chronic illness ranging from common Low back pain or knee osteoarthritis to sinister cause like cancer could be the reason for ongoing pain.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than six months or prolongs beyond the usual recovery period. The condition often affects a person’s ability to perform normal activity of daily living like eating, sleep and work. Chronic pain is just not a symptom it’s a disease by itself and would benefit if a proper diagnosis is made and a treatment plan established.

Yes, the ICU at Aster Hospital Whitefield offers ECMO services. The team of healthcare professionals is highly trained and experienced in the use of ECMO and provides high end supportive care.

Yes, the ICU offers access to social workers,emotional, spiritual and other support services to help patients and their families cope with the stress and anxiety associated with critical illness.

The team works closely with patients and their families to develop and implement personalized care plans. Family members are encouraged to be active participants in their loved one's care and are kept informed about their condition, treatment plan, and progress.

The ICU is equipped with advanced medical technologies such as ventilators, hemodialysis machines, cardiac & hemodynamic monitors, Ultrasound & ECHO machines, ECMO machines, infusion pumps and other state-of-the-art equipment to manage critically ill patients.

A multidisciplinary ICU can manage a wide range of complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, renal failure, heart attacks, strokes, sepsis, cardiac arrest, traumatic injuries, perioperative care, post-transplant care, poisoning and any similar life-threatening conditions.