Abstract

LOCAL SURVEY FOR AWARENESS OF HYPERACIDITY AND/OR OTHER ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS

Dr. Geeta D. Parulkar*, Dr. Manjushri Kharat, Dr. Abhishek Taksale, Dr. Ajitkumar Sahu, Dr. Vaishali Kokani, Dr. Ganesh Patare and Dr. Minal Bhusewar

Abstract

Awareness for Hyperacidity and associated problems was judged in a population of Worli area of Mumbai during a medical camp held on March 15, 2017 at the campus of M.A. Podar (Govt.) Hospital, Worli, Mumbai-18. As preparatory work, a questionnaire was designed on associated problems. Following which, a survey conducted during the medical camp was organized by the main author with the help of six post-graduate Ayurvedic scholars. The information about the camp was advertised through the distribution of banners and pamphlets in the above said area. Total 283 patients suffering from Hyperacidity and associated problems. Patients with poor digestion, IBS, Colitis etc visited this camp. They were screened by physical examination and advised related management of Ayurvedic medicines. 34.98% of the patients were suffering from poor digestion. It is essential to pass on basic knowledge about Hyperacidity and associated problems in public for prevention and cure on a larger scale. Awareness of this will definitely get success to conquer the disease up to some extent.

Keywords: Medical Camp-Hyperacidity and associated problems-Awareness-Local survey- Worli area-Mumbai.