Pain & Palliative Medicine

The Department of Palliative Medicine at Aster CMI Hospital is one of the leading Palliative Care Centres in Bangalore with the palliative care team working on the Interdisciplinary & acute palliative care model in India. The team of professionals comes with a combined work experience of over 20 years. Practising ethical, evidence-based palliative medicine, the team is dedicated to caring for patients suffering from chronic life-limiting illnesses, throughout the entire course of illness, starting from the time of diagnosis. The team comprises pain specialists, palliative specialists, Palliative Nurse-specialists, psychologists, Nutritionists, Mind-Body Medicine specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapist, who work in an interdisciplinary approach, with patient-centric management. They provide symptom control and supportive care for symptoms that could arise primarily from any life-limiting illness or from the treatment for the illness. The examples being heart failure, chronic kidney disease, chronic pulmonary disease, Cancer, Chronic liver disease, Neurological illness, Paediatric palliative care.

Chronic Pain Services in Bangalore

Understanding what is chronic pain is important for timely diagnosis and treatment. Chronic pain refers to pain that continues for more than three months despite treatment or healing of the original injury or condition. It can significantly affect mobility, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

At Aster CMI Hospital, chronic pain management follows a comprehensive, team-based approach with detailed assessment and personalised care plans. Patients suffering from conditions such as chronic back pain, chronic pelvic pain, chronic chest pain, arthritis-related pain, nerve pain, and musculoskeletal disorders receive specialised evaluation and advanced chronic pain treatment tailored to their needs.

The department offers dedicated support for individuals seeking treatment for chronic back Bangalore, combining medical management, physiotherapy, interventional pain procedures, counselling support, and rehabilitation techniques. Since identifying the exact source of chronic pain can sometimes be challenging, the team focuses on holistic assessment to address both the physical and psychological impact of long-term pain.

Holistic care

We understand that as individuals, pain experienced by the patient and family is multidimensional – physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual – a concept known as ‘Total Pain’. Our team works by conducting complete assessments of all aspects of pain and creating individualized plans to treat and support both the patient and caregiver. Treatment plans are personalized post evaluation and may include both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

Nursing care

Palliative Nurse Specialists are experienced professionals trained to provide practical support and guidance for patient care, empowering patients and caregivers to confidently manage symptoms at home. Care is also provided on an outpatient basis through specialty clinics including Mucositis Clinic, Constipation Clinic, Malignant Wound Clinic, Ostomy Care, and Lymphedema Care.

Extended care at home

The team continues to supervise care for patients in the familiar comfort of their homes after discharge. Home care support, equipment requirements, and caregiver guidance are discussed and planned in advance to ensure continuity of quality care.

Interventional Pain Management

Pain management goes beyond medications alone. We provide a holistic and advanced approach for managing difficult and intractable pain. In cases where pain remains refractory to conventional methods, interventional pain management procedures are offered based on the individual patient’s condition. These interventions may be ultrasound-guided or performed in the Hybrid Cath-Lab using state-of-the-art technology.

This integrated and compassionate approach to pain and palliative care unquestionably sets Aster CMI Hospital apart as one of the leading destinations for palliative care Bangalore and advanced chronic pain management services.