Pain & Palliative Care

Pain is the most common symptom experienced by all at different stages of life. If the pain is mild and of acute onset, it may subside on its own and not require treatment. However, severe pain of a chronic nature is a cause of concern and needs to be addressed.

Specialists at the Department of Pain & Palliative Care help in relieving pain using various techniques that are safe and effective. The most common causes of pain are inflammation of the joints, especially the neck, back, and knees. Pain Management experts help in alleviating these pains and restoring the quality of life.

The Department of Pain & Palliative Care works in collaboration with other departments to help in pain management after surgical procedures and trauma. Painless labour is a new emerging trend and is managed by experts in this department.

Palliative Care is for those patients for whom there is no treatment option is available. The Department of Pain & Palliative Care provides such patients with comfort and care irrespective of the stage of their disease. The most common condition that requires palliative care is cancer.