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Cashless Mediclaim Hospital Admission at Desun Hospital Kolkata (PPN) – Planned or Emergency Surgery

When Mrs. Samanta was diagnosed with gallbladder problem and she required surgery in next few days things got much simpler for the Samanta family as they contacted Desun Hospital Kolkata after some search in the internet. Desun hospital is a PPN hospital and have applicable facilities for medical insurance holders. Mrs. Samanta completed the few simple steps like submitting her insurance papers, diagnostic reports, doctor’s prescription and also the consultation report with the specialist doctor at the hospital and soon within few days she was admitted, underwent the surgery the next day and after 3 days completing the formalities and paperwork she was released from the hospital. Medical insurance can make things simple, especially if it is a PPN hospital.

Desun Hospital (PPN) cashless mediclaim hospital admission kolkata 24 hours
Desun Hospital (PPN) cashless mediclaim hospital admission kolkata 24 hours

The Samanta family made no initial deposit as they had a pre-approval from their TPA and only paid the remaining amount that was not covered by the Medical Insurance.

In the case of Mr. Chandan Roy Chowdhury he was admitted in an emergency with chest pain. The family just called up the 24 Hours emergency helpline number at Desun Hospital Kolkata and the ambulance was rushed to their residence and soon Mr. Roychowdhury was in the hospital where the specialist doctor visited him. The Trop-T test confirmed a heart attack. The patient was administered medical support in form of medicines and equipment to stabilize and soon after 2 days he underwent an Angioplasty.

The patient family on the day of admission was just carrying the TPA card of Mr. Roy Choudhury and he was admitted without any deposit money. The next day the insurance documents were sent to the TPA and all required steps were completed soon. The medical insurance approval amount covered a large part of the pre –procedure expenses, the procedure related expenses and only the remaining was paid by the patient family.

Desun Hospital (PPN) cashless mediclaim hospital admission kolkata 24 hours - Angioplasty Heart PTCA Bypass
Desun Hospital (PPN) cashless mediclaim hospital admission kolkata 24 hours – Angioplasty Heart Bypass PTCA

DESUN Hospital is a PPN hospital, PPN is Preferred Provider Network – it is a list of hospital networks who provide cashless mediclaim admission facility for patients who own a valid medical insurance policy.

PPN network hospital are preferred by Medical insurance companies in India as the insurance company do not need to worry about abrupt surgical procedure or hospitalization bills as raised by many hospitals in India. The Preferred provider network hospital like Desun Hospital has pre-fixed ceiling rates for various hospital and surgical facilities. It is an extensive list of procedures, surgery and hospital facility that all has a highest rate or regular rate fixed. The TPA and medical insurance companies are okay with such rates.

So pre-approvals and approvals during patient release is not a problem. Things move fast as per the terms and conditions of agreement between Insurance Company and insured person or family. Most of the rules of reputed medical insurance companies are uniform other than few rules may be particular to the medical insurance company.

TPA or the Third Party Administrator plays a vital role between the patient party, hospital and medical insurance company regarding renewals, pre-approval communication, hospital correspondence and patient communication. They coordinate the entire thing.

In many cases patient party can contact TPA and inform them about patient admission in email or face to face completing formalities, many hospitals have Mediclaim departments who do all the correspondence on behalf of the patient as the patient party provides all required documents. At Desun Hospital Kolkata the Mediclaim management department does take care of all such correspondence.

Desun Hospital (PPN) cashless mediclaim hospital admission kolkata 24 hours Emergency or planned surgery
Desun Hospital (PPN) cashless mediclaim hospital admission kolkata 24 hours Emergency or planned surgery

For Non Mediclaim patients they may need to pay initial deposit and also the entire cost of hospitalization, surgery and other associate cost in cash.

Desun hospital Kolkata being a TPA mediclaim hospital is one of the best hospitals in Kolkata to avail state of art health care facility with cashless mediclaim facility.

Desun hospital has more than 700 heart and non-heart surgery packages online with required details, patients can contact desun hospital Kolkata with required test reports, doctor’s prescription for exact package cost of procedure.

Useful Information

Web: www.desunhospital.com

Cashless Mediclaim Page : http://desunhospital.com/desun-ppn-member-of-mediclaim.php

24 Hours Emergency Contact Numbers : 8697721124 , 83340 31345

Hospital Number : 033-71222 000

E-mail: info@desunhospital.com

Address : Kasba Golpark, EM Bypass , Kolkata- 700 107, India

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment | Lifestyle |Diet

Are you feeling lazy; mentally exhausted; worn out; stressed and sleepy every time, since long? This may not be due to simple tiredness. You might be suffering from ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’.CFS is the term that signifies medical condition caused by constant fatigue.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Causes: The exact causes of CFS are still unknown.It may be a mix of factors that affect people who are born with a susceptibility to various physical disorders.

Viral Infections: Some people had developed CFS after a viral infection. However it has not been proven that this condition is due to CFS alone.

Problems in Immune system: Some of the patients who suffered from CFS are sometimes found to be slightly impaired.However it has not been proven that this condition is due to CFS alone.

Hormonal Imbalances: People suffering from CFS sometimes experience abnormality in hormone levels. However it has not been proven that this condition is due to CFS alone.

Symptoms that indicate CFS

  1. Fatigue
  2. Amnesia
  3. Concentration loss
  4. Sore throat
  5. Enlarged lymph nodes in armpits or neck
  6. Inexplicable muscle pain
  7. Multiple joint pain without any visible  symptoms
  8. Headache varying in pattern and severity.
  9. Tiresome  sleep
  10. Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental workouts
  11. Increase in heartbeats.
  12. Vertigo

Medical Help – Tests | Diagnosis | Doctors 

Health checks and tests: Some health checks and tests

  1. Blood Sugar PP and fasting or Diabetes tests
  2. HbA1c – Average blood sugar level
  3. Thyroid (T3, T4, TSH)
  4. High Blood Pressure
  5. Lipid Profile and Cholesterol Levels
  6. Liver Function and Kidney Related Tests
  7. Bone density tests
  8. Vitamin and other related tests
  9. Other regular and advanced health checks ups
  10. Tests for infections and Immunity
  11. Nuero and brain related tests may also be required
  12. Cardiac checks , problems related to heart can also create fatigue

It is also important to consult specialist doctors and make necessary changes in life style as per advice. Do only consult appropriate dietitians in hospitals.

Risk factors

  1. Age : CFS mostly effects people in their 40s and 50s.
  2. Gender : Women are found to be diagnosed with CFS than men.
  3. Stress : Crisis in stress management may cause

Whether it’s CFS or not? No single test can confirm that it’s CFS, as the symptoms are little confusing and overlapping at times.

Cure

Presently there is no definite set of treatment for CFS. It is more of symptom based. Medical intervention clubbed with therapies like counseling, gentle exercises, yoga, acupuncture can bring some relief.

Can change in lifestyle restrict CFS? Self-care always help if it is done correct. Avoid pill popping and self medication. Do take advice of qualified doctors, dieticians and fitness experts only.

Reduce stress: Plan the daily schedule. Practice of holistic healings like yoga, meditation along with some physical exercises help. Do consume diet that helps balance nutrition, fights stress and fatigue.

Make it a habit: Avoid afternoon naps and go to sleep early at night; same time every day. Set a clock.

Healthy Diet: Cut of alcohol consumption. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet chart. Consult a dietitian. It is important to have balanced diet of vitamins, proteins, minerals and other nutrition required. Also avoid refrigerated food, aerated drinks, smoking, ready to eat packaged food.

Health Awareness Tips by Desun Hospital and Heart Institute