Health Mela at BTPS

Participation of RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital. Free medical consultatation on problems related to kidney stone; enlarge prostate, hernia and ailment related to urology.

New Delhi, 20th January 2012: Indias renowned RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital has participated in an annual grand Health Mela organized at Millennium Park, Badarpur Thermal Power Station (BTPS) as a part of its CSR program. Here RG Stone hospital has given free consultation by Urologist, Physician, Gynecologist and a Dietician.

According to Dr. Bhim Sen Bansal, (Popularly known as father of lithotripsy in India), Chairman and Managing Director, RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital, Health Mela event is aimed at spreading awareness about health issues and providing health medical checkups. RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital will add to the benefit of people by registering them for free ultrasound and consultation. All the patients will be provided a coupon to avail free services at our East of Kailash branch and Faridabad Branch.

Dr. Deepak Bhasin, Senior Consultant, Every day we deal with patients suffering from chronic Kidney Stones and maximum of them intake large quantity of beer because they think that it can treat their stone. Dr. Bhasin also said that people suffering from Kidney Stones should avoid intake of beer because when consumed in large quantities it increases the level of acid in urine and if continued for long time, increases the acid level resulting in formation of Kidney Stones. Another reason is that beer contains powerful stimulants of gastric acid secretion and may provoke gastro esophageal reflux and cause heartburn. Thus, the concept that beer has a tendency to get rid off from kidney stones is a wrong postulate. However, beer can be helpful in case the stone size is 4mm maximum.

Drinking enough water to make 2 to 2.5 litres of urine daily is quiet helpful for treating Kidney Stones. Besides, one must take a diet low in protein, nitrogen and sodium intake. More use of orange juice, lemon water, horse gram, pineapple etc is beneficial for such patients. Dr Bansal also said intake of 1 glass lemon water per day helps in keeping you away from Kidney stones. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C and increases the level of citrate in urine, which prevent stone formation. Kidney Stones is a Urological problem that is increasing among all age group. Most patients with stones are between 25-45 years of age. Men are affected

3 times more than women; children may also be affected. 25% patients have a family history of stone disease. Climate, temperature and humidity are important factors that contribute to urinary stones. Dr. Deepak added.