Medical Treatment in Ranchi: Diagnostic Services

JUST IMAGINE!

You are in a parallel world, stuck in a place that seems like a seamless land of forests. And amid this painstaking adventure-like existence, God decides to make your sustenance even more difficult. And just then, you feel the insides of your body doing crazy summersaults. 

The survival instincts are still alive when you are desperate to find a doctor, hospital, or medical service centre in this parallel world. 

But duh!!! It is a land of forests and wildlife that does not require human intervention. 

Yet your instincts, as adamant as a human, keep seeking some medical refuge. And just then….God endows a divine light from above.
You can’t believe your eyes which are now beholding the best diagnostic centre in this, not so parallel word after all.

Now substitute!

‘The land of forest’ is Jharkhand & the best diagnostic centres [not just one, but numerous, since this is a real world] are in Ranchi.

Diagnostic Services and Medical Treatments available in Ranchi:

The increasing demand for healthcare services and their low availability have plagued many areas of Jharkhand with difficult access to medical services.
However, its capital city: Ranchi, has come to its resort by emerging as the health hub of Jharkhand.

With the Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (largest psychiatric hospital in India), Ranchi has the largest psychiatric hospital and the best medical treatment in Asia.

Moreover, numerous advanced diagnostic centres in Ranchi like Thyrocare, Healthians, Berlin, etc., have also come to the aid of its citizens. 

Here are some beneficial medical services provided by the best diagnostic centres in Ranchi:

1. PET CT SCAN :

PET CT Scan is instrumental in detecting cancer heart and brain disorders at an early stage.

What is a PET CT SCAN?

A positron emission tomography (PET) is an imaging technique that produces images of the organs and tissues of the patient.
This test uses harmless radioactive chemicals named ‘radiotracer’ & a device called ‘PET scanner’. These tracers can be inhaled, injected or swallowed by the patient. The scanner indicates a potential health problem by absorbing large amounts of the radiotracer by certain organs. The tracer then gathers in areas of greater chemical activity. After that, these areas reflect as bright spots on the PET scan helping the doctors to detect and diagnose ailments accurately.

2. 3T MRI SCAN

Magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] is an imaging technique used to get pictures of the body’s anatomy and physiology. However, all MRI machines are not the same! But, this one, too, looks like a grave. 

What distinguishes a 3T MRI from a conventional MRI is a tesla. A Tesla is a unit of measurement that measures a magnetic field’s strength. With its 15 times stronger magnetic field, it produces images of organs and soft tissues which are more complete and clearer. In addition, it does not use radiation and is extremely painless. 

3T MRI is beneficial for imaging of all parts of the body, including :

• Brain
• Chest – Thorax
• Neck
• Face/PNS
• Musculoskeletal
• MR Angiography
• MRCP
• Pelvis / Lower Abdomen/ Prostate
• Abdomen
• Spine
• Whole-body screening for Metastases

As per a report by the National Library of Medicine, recent advancements in the 3T MRI technique assure an increased signal-to-noise ratio [SNR] for faster scans & extremely clear images. 

The first fastest and strongest diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging technology available in Ranchi is at Berlin Diagnostics, with a magnet length of only 145 cm to combat a patient’s claustrophobia. 

3. 4D Ultrasound

4D ULTRASOUND is a medical treatment that produces images of the body’s internal functioning using high-frequency sound waves. These sound waves record the slightest of changes in the foetus. 

As per a US National Library of Medicine journal, the assessment of foetal behaviour by the 4D ultrasound machine allows distinction between normal and abnormal foetal behavioural patterns. This makes possible the early recognition of foetal brain impairment. 

Also, unlike the reports produced by an x-ray or a CT scan, there is no ionising radiation exposure in the case of a 4D Ultrasound. 

4D ultrasound in Ranchi is available at Swastik Digital, Berlin Diagnostics, Scanex Ultrasound Clinic and the like.

4. Pharmacy Home Delivery in Ranchi 

This age of digitalisation and e-commerce has got us desiring everything to be served at our doorsteps. And there is nothing wrong in wanting so. After all, it saves our time and energy to do a little more e-shopping. 

In compliance with a world pattering almost everything on the threshold of our homes, Berlin Diagnostics is the first centre in Ranchi with a 24 hours pharmacy with free delivery for everything. Everything, ranging from healthcare essentials to cosmetic products. And what’s more, this consumer-friendly centre is pocket friendly too, offering discounts on almost every product. 

5. Covid vaccine centre :

pandemic, Jharkhand has been struggling with its vaccination drive because of the non-availability of vaccines. 

However, if you face the same crises as the entire state, here is an end to your distress. Among the availability of various vaccination centres in Ranchi, Berlin Diagnostics is the first Covid care centre in the entire state to offer trusted and certified vaccines like Sputnik V, Covishield and the like. 

6. ENT Doctors:

If you are suffering from regular headaches due to sinus, or your nostrils feel pitched due to adenoid problems, don’t worry. We have got you sorted! From diagnosing and aiding septoplasty to sinus, many ENT specialists in Ranchi are available at centres around you like Narayani Medical, Kongari ENT Hospital, Berlin Diagnostics, etc. 

7. Proctology:

Proctology is a field of medical science dealing with the anus, rectum, colon and intestinal tract. The problems associated with these disorders are :

• Anal skin problems: little bumps on the skin surrounding the anus.
• Colon and rectal cancer begin in the rectum or the colon.
• Diverticulitis: a disorder that forms pouches in weak spots on the digestive tract.
• Fissures are slight tears in the lining of the anus.
• Haemorrhoids: swollen veins on the internals or externals around the anus.
• Polyps: precancerous growths having the potential to become cancer.
• Rectal prolapse is caused when the large intestine protrudes from the anus and can lead to faecal incontinence. One of the best rectal treatments in Ranchi is available at the Berlin Diagnostics. 

Proctologists are surgeons who treat such conditions and are available at some of the best hospitals in Ranchi, like Devkamal Hospital, Raj Hospital and Research Centre, Hill View Hospital, etc.

8. Urology :

Urology is also known as genitourinary surgery, which deals with female and male urinary tract disorders, including ureters, kidneys, urethra, and the bladder. It also deals with problems associated with the male reproductive organs viz penis, scrotum, testes, prostate, etc. As listed by the American Urological Association, there are seven urological subspecialties which are:

• Oncology
• Calculi [kidney stone]
• Female Urology
• Infertility
• Paediatrics
• Transplant (renal)
• Neurourology

For the diagnosis and treatment of all these disorders, some of the leading diagnostic centres in Ranchi are Berlin Diagnosis, Ranchi Urology Centre, Verma Urology Centre, etc.

9. Pathology :

Primarily concerned with a disease’s origin, cause, and nature, some pathology labs in Ranchi. However, the only diagnostic centre in Ranchi with advanced pathology tests, including Immuno – Histochemistry [used for cancer treatment], Histology, Cytology, Hematology, Microbiology, and many more, are only available at Berlin Diagnostic.

10. Daycare services :

To cure your long term chronic illness, get efficient daycare services by top professionals, including Prosthodontists, ENT specialists, and Urologists at the best diagnostic centres in Ranchi, such as Berlin.

Besides, Ranchi has one of the leading daycare services provided by Berlin Diagnostic Centre, which uses various advanced imaging techniques such as Non-invasive angiography, PET CT and visits by specialist Doctors for all your major health issues.

Chemotherapy treatment in Ranchi :

Chemotherapy, also called ‘chemo’, is a drug used to treat cancer. It targets cancer cells and acts as a shield against their growth. Thereby, these cells can’t divide or multiply themselves as rapidly as they do. Unlike surgery or radiation, chemotherapy targets specific organs or areas that work throughout the body. 

However, owing to the intensity and strength of this drug, chemotherapy can affect the growth of healthy cells, like those of the hair, skin, intestines, and bone marrow. 

Endocrinologist & Diabetologist in Ranchi :

Diabetes is a health disorder caused by high blood sugar and converting food into energy. Owing majorly to a redundant lifestyle, the number of diabetic patients rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014, according to the World Health Organisation report.
To save yourself from being a victim of this disease, it is important to be aware of its precautions and treatment.

There are three types of diabetes which are as follows :

Type 1 Diabetes

It is caused by the body’s cells attacking themselves, known as an ‘autoimmune reaction’. This leads to the prevention of insulin production by the body. As a result, those diagnosed with Diabetes 1 need to inject insulin regularly.

Type 2 Diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the affected body does not effectively use insulin. Hence, the blood sugar levels are not at normal levels. 

Type 3 Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes is a condition that majorly gets developed in pregnant women with no prior history of diabetes. Though it weans off after the child’s birth, the chances are that it can develop type 2 diabetes later for the mother and the infant.

A common notion prevalent about diabetes is that it is inevitable. However,  Dr Manish Srivastava, the consulting Endocrinologist & Diabetologist at Berlin Diagnostics & Day Care Centre, who is also the leading doctor in this medical field in Ranchi, says that with proper lifestyle changes like a balanced diet, exercise, yoga, and medication for a prolonged period, diabetes can not only be delayed but also prevented.

Coronary artery disease [CAD] treatment in Ranchi :

CAD is a very common disease in this age of monotony and technology. It causes damage to the heart’s blood vessels, causing arteries a limited and narrowed flow of blood to the heart. It can lead to symptoms extending from headaches and breathlessness to heart attacks and death.

As per the World Journal of Cardiology, Indians, precisely the youth, are more vulnerable to this disease, with a prevalence of 5% to 10%. Common lifestyle habits such as smoking, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and family history seem to be the constitutive factors. Therefore, to protect oneself from the serious consequences of this disease, it is important to incorporate healthy habits and living patterns.  

However, CAD can be detected and treated once suspected by various advanced tests like Invasive Coronary Angiography, TMT, ECG, Non- Invasive Coronary Angiography, 2D Echo, Myocardial perfusion & viability imaging. 

Imaging can be carried out by PET CT Scan, which provides accurate internal organs and tissues. In addition, it also assesses the entire myocardium to identify the vascular territories requiring revascularisation. The advanced tests and imaging procedures are available only at Berlin Diagnostic Centre in Ranchi. 

Medical Imaging:

Medical imaging is a medical process and technique of imaging a body’s internals for medical purposes and clinical analysis. Precisely, it is a visual representation of the functioning of organs and tissues that is held by a physical structure. 

Medical imaging can be produced and obtained by various modes such as PET CT Scan MRI, X-Rays and Ultrasound. These advanced techniques help get a proper and clear pictorial depiction of the internal functioning of the patient. Consequently, it helps the doctors diagnose and treat the disorders well to prevent further complications. 

Several medical imaging diagnostic centres are functional in Ranchi, including Pulse Diagnostic & Imaging Centre, Healthmap Diagnostics, etc. However, the best imaging centre in Ranchi, having advanced, accurate and rare medical imaging machines, is the Berlin Diagnostic Centre. Some of the crucial techniques it offers are as follows :

1] Invasive Coronary Angiography:

It is a procedure that uses X-Ray imaging to see the heart’s blood vessels. It is essentially used to check if there are any blockages in the blood circulation to the heart. It is done by inserting a wire-like structure called a ‘catheter’ through the blood vessel of the hip or the wrist of the patient. After reaching the heart through the blood vessel, an invisible dye is injected and ultimately, imaging is done by the X-Ray machine. However, it can have severe side effects like heart attack, kidney damage, infection, bleeding, etc.

2] Non-Invasive Coronary Angiography :

For moderate side effects, non-invasive coronary angiography is done by injecting the dye in hand and imaging the heart’s blood vessels by an advanced CT scan machine. The purpose of this test is to rule out CAD. Hence, it is instrumental in early detection and diagnosis of the disease, rather than undergoing an invasive and intense test.

3] 64 Slice scan :

64 Slice CT Scan is diagnostic imaging that is recommended when soft tissue such as internal organs must be checked and evaluated. It provides the physician with a better view of the soft tissues’ shape, size, and position than a regular X-ray would. These scans are also instrumental in identifying tumours, cysts, diseases of the lungs, liver, coronary arteries and other organs.

Additionally, it can take pictures of all parts of the body and hence it can be used to study our organs as well. 64 Slice scan also pinpoints accuracy on any area one needs to analyse in detail to treat ailments. Moreover,  it is patient-friendly since it can be completed in a matter of minutes. Patients experiencing unexplained abdominal pain, pelvic pain or rectal bleeding must opt for a 64 Slice scan. 

64 Slice scan in Ranchi is available at One Day Diagnostic centre, Healthline Diagnostics and Berlin Diagnostics.

4] Digital X-Ray:

The age of digitalisation has also taken its stride on medical equipment and machines. One such product of advanced technology happens to be Digital X-Ray. 

A digital camera is located on the other side of the patient, and when it passes through the patient’s body, the camera captures the resulting image. It also has a main base station that stores the pictures on a hard disk for image retrieval and processing.

These digital x-rays ensure that you get the clearest possible scans without any motion artefacts. And because of its lower exposure time, it provides more accurate readings in just a few minutes. With APR (Anatomical Programming Radiography), the scannings are even more precise than before. The Inbuilt PowerPack also ensures that exposures can be made without the main power supply – making them perfect for remote areas.

Digital X-rays help examine the patient’s bones accurately so that their condition can be understood better and subsequently; they can be given the best treatment plan.

Digital X-Ray is available at some of the best hospitals and diagnostics centres in Ranchi like Berlin Diagnostics, Shree Jagannath Hospital, Swastik Hospital, etc.

The future of Ranchi’s health infrastructure?

As per the Indian Public Health Standards [IPHS], a Primary Healthcare Centre should be established for every 30,000 people in a state. Therefore, according to the requisite, Jharkhand needs approximately 1,096 PHCs for its population, which falls a little over 3.29 crores. But, as per a report by The Times of India, Jharkhand has only 291 functional Primary Healthcare Centres. Consequently, the number of Health Sub Centres [HSC] and Community Health Centres [CHCs] that the state accommodate is also lesser than the standards laid down by the IPHS. 

Due to the lack of diagnostic centres and proper health infrastructure in the state, Jharkhand needs to establish more centres for medical treatment to cater to the needs of its population, especially those living in tribal areas. 

An important step in advancing the medical services of Jharkhand would be to uplift the health infrastructure of its capital and one of the biggest cities: Ranchi. The medical services available in Ranchi are better than in the other cities. Hence the availability of more premium diagnostic centres and medical treatment in the city would be a major stride in uplifting Jharkhand. 

Owing to the advanced medical techniques that many diagnostic centres are aided by, one can already emancipate high healthcare standards in Ranchi and Jharkhand.  A prominent centre playing a major role in its development is Berlin Diagnostics. With extremely advanced medical treatments, patient-friendly systems, specialist doctors, this centre is pioneering the progression of Ranchi.

If such premium healthcare centres are established more in numbers with the efficiency of medical aids, then Ranchi, in a decade, would be no less than a major health hub of the entire country.

Conclusion:

Ranchi has provided efficient healthcare to its population, neither regressive nor ahead of its time. Aided with the best medical facilities ranging from PET CT Scan to 4D Ultrasound, Ranchi has the best hospitals and diagnostic centres with the best doctors. This has led its population to get diagnosed and treated properly in time, even during the testing times of the pandemic. 

However, to give impetus to the medical infrastructure of Jharkhand as a whole, it still has miles to go in terms of advancement and establishment of medical services.

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