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Emergency Medicine
Capital Health Hospital Chakwal emergency medicine offers full service, state of the art emergency care round the clock. Our dedicated physicians, providers, nurses and staff are committed to providing the best possible emergency care—safely and effectively. We have taken unprecedented steps to ensure that visits to the Mass General Emergency Department are welcoming and safe. Your health is our top priority.
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Cardiology
It’s great to hear that Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers comprehensive cardiac services, including initial treatment for heart attacks, management of hypertension and diabetic issues, echocardiography, Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT), ECG Holter monitoring, and access to a defibrillator. Having expert cardiologists and well-trained staff available is crucial for addressing cardiac emergencies effectively. Being the only facility in Chakwal City to prioritize cardiac emergencies underscores the importance of your services in the community. Providing prompt and expert care during cardiac emergencies can significantly improve patient outcomes and save lives.
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Breast Cancer
It’s important to recognize that enlarged lymph nodes in the breast can be due to various reasons, not just cancer. While breast cancer can involve enlarged lymph nodes, there are many other potential causes, such as infection or inflammation. Early detection and screening are crucial in managing breast cancer effectively. Screening methods like mammograms and breast ultrasounds can help detect abnormalities, including enlarged lymph nodes, at early stages. If abnormalities are found, further diagnostic tests such as biopsies may be conducted to determine the cause. If Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers breast cancer screening services, it’s advisable for women to take advantage of these facilities for regular check-ups. Early detection allows for prompt treatment and better outcomes in managing breast cancer or other breast health concerns. Encouraging women to undergo regular screenings can significantly contribute to their overall health and well-being. Top of Form
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WIDE RANGES DISEASES DIAGNOSIS
It sounds like Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers comprehensive care for a wide range of health issues, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, blood pressure problems, general body weakness, lung diseases, stomach issues, asthma, bloating, obesity and constipation. our team of expert and skilled specialist doctors likely collaborates to provide integrated care to patients with multiple health concerns. The emphasis on diagnosing hidden diseases suggests that the hospital prioritizes thorough assessments and screenings to identify underlying health conditions that may not be immediately apparent. This approach aligns with modern healthcare practices, which recognize the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.
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UROLOGY
By offering a diverse range of services under one roof, Capital Health Hospital can provide patients with convenient access to comprehensive care, ensuring that their various health needs are addressed holistically. This integrated approach may involve a combination of medical treatments, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing monitoring to manage chronic conditions effectively and optimize overall health and well-being.  It sounds like you’re referring to a specific medical facility in Chakwal, Pakistan, that offers treatment for kidney and prostate stones, as well as procedures for enlarged prostate. If you’re seeking treatment at Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal, they likely have specialized urology departments equipped to handle such procedures. Here’s a brief overview of what you might expect:
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Treatment for Kidney Stones:
Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal likely offers both endoscopic and open procedures for treating kidney stones. Endoscopic procedures involve using a small camera (endoscope) to locate and remove the stones through minimally invasive techniques. Open procedures may be required for larger or more complex cases.
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Treatment for Prostate Stones:​
Prostate stones can sometimes develop alongside prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Treatment may involve medications to help dissolve the stones or procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to remove them.
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Procedures:​
For cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal likely offers various procedures to alleviate symptoms and improve urinary flow. These may include TURP, laser prostatectomy, or other minimally invasive techniques. It’s essential to consult with a urologist to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific condition. They can provide personalized recommendations based on factors such as the size and location of kidney or prostate stones, the severity of prostate enlargement, and your overall health status. If you’re in Chakwal or the surrounding area and in need of urological care, contacting Capital Health Hospital for an appointment would be a prudent step.
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ENT
Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers a range of ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Head & Neck surgery services. These services include operations such as tonsillectomy, septoplasty, septorhinoplasty, thyroid surgeries, and possibly others. Having such specialized facilities and procedures available in Chakwal can greatly benefit the local community by providing access to essential medical care without needing to travel long distances. If you have any specific questions about these procedures or the hospital’s services, feel free to ask!
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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal boasts a specialized orthopedic surgery facility, equipped to handle accidental and trauma cases with expert care. Our services encompass comprehensive treatment for knee and hip joint pain, fracture repairs, and seamless admission procedures. With a team of skilled orthopedic surgeons and dedicated staff, we prioritize the well-being and recovery of our patients.”
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GENERAL SURGERY
Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers a comprehensive range of general surgery services, including laparoscopic procedures, trauma surgery, and bariatric surgery. The hospital seems to be well-equipped with advanced operation theatres and multi-specialty expert surgeons capable of performing various types of surgeries. The services provided include: Gallbladder stone removal surgery (Open Cholecystectomy/ Lap Cholecystectomy) Hernia Repair with mesh (Child/Adult), including lap hernia procedures Appendix open and lap appendix surgeries Fisher repair and hemorrhoids treatment for all grades Intestinal obstruction repair and bowel obstruction surgery Tummy tuck and bariatric surgery for weight management Vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy Ganglion foot repair mastoid nodes, as well as lymph node repair Circumcision ingrown nail removal Thyroidectomy and other general surgical procedures Additionally, the hospital ensures round-the-clock general...
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ENDOCRINOLOGY
Offers comprehensive clinical services for diabetes, osteoporosis and diseases of the pituitary, thyroid and reproductive systems.
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GASTROENTEROLOGY
Department of Gastroenterology offers comprehensive, coordinated care for patients with digestive and liver diseases.
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GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
Provides medical care—including hospital medicine and primary care—and oversees health services research programs.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The Capital health Infectious Diseases department offers patient-centered, innovative, and comprehensive care for patients with a wide array of infectious diseases.
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NEPHROLOGY ​
Offers a full range of personalized care and education for patients with kidney diseases.
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PALLIATIVE CARE & GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Provides patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness, and offers a multidisciplinary clinical care program in geriatric medicine.
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PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Provides comprehensive care for patients with respiratory diseases and critical illness,
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NURSING & PATIENT CARE SERVICE
Nursing & Patient Care Services (PCS) at Capital Health Hospital works hospital-wide to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice.
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OBSTETRIC
The Obstetrics Program at Capital Health hospital provides state-of-the-art, individualized care for women before, during and after childbirth. Our obstetricians and midwives provide expert, individualized care for pregnant patients before, during and after childbirth.Normal delivery, cesarean section facility
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FERTILITY
Capital health hospital Fertility Center provides state-of-the-art fertility care that is individualized for all patients.
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GYNECOLOGY
The General Gynecology Program at the Capital Health Hospital delivers compassionate, expert care for the full range of gynecologic issues. We offer quality, evidence-based gynecologic services to women and treat every person’s gynecological concerns with dignity and respect. Our clinicians are renowned for their expertise in providing treatments and therapies for the complete spectrum of other gynecologic issues, including: Family planning, contraceptive management, abortion care Preconceptual counseling and fertility Abnormal Pap smears Fibroids Endometriosis Ovarian cysts Heavy, painful or irregular periods Pelvic pain and pelvic infections Menopausal symptoms Vaginal and vulvar issues
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GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later.
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NEONATOLOGY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Capital Health for Children provides the highest level of care for premature and critically ill infants.
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FETAL CARE PROGRAM
We provide mothers and babies with high-quality, specialty care throughout pregnancy, delivery, the neonatal period and beyond. Dedicated nurse coordinators help make appointments, arrange tests and guide each family through the process.
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SEPSIS IN THE NEWBORN
Newborn sepsis is a severe infection in an infant younger than 28 days old. The infection is in your baby’s blood. But it may affect any body system or the whole body.
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GALLSTONE
Gallstones are lumps of solid material that form in your gallbladder. They are made when the digestive juice called bile gets hard and stone-like. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball. Your gallbladder may form 1 large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or both sizes at the same time.
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GANGLION CYST
Ganglion cysts are very common lumps within the hand and wrist that occur adjacent to joints or tendons.
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GAS IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
Everyone has gas. It may be painful and embarrassing, but it is not dangerous. Your body gets rid of gas by burping or by passing it through your rectum. Most people make about 1 to 4 pints of gas a day. It is common to pass gas about 14 times a day.
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GASTRITIS
Gastritis is when your stomach lining gets red and swollen (inflamed). Your stomach lining is strong. In most cases acid does not hurt it. But it can get inflamed and irritated if you drink too much alcohol, eat spicy foods, or smoke.
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GASTROESOPHAGEAL DISEASE
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when there is stomach acid that flows back into the esophagus (tube from your mouth to your stomach) and causes pain or an acid taste in the back your throat.
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MALE INFERTILITY
Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means he can’t start a pregnancy with a female partner. Read on to learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH Conditions and Treatments
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It’s when the prostate gland becomes very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It’s a common part of aging.
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KIDNEY STONE
The Kidney Stone Program at the Capital health Hospital Department of Urology specializes in the innovative treatment and prevention of kidney stones, managing care for more patients with the disorder than any other hospital in Massachusetts.
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GOUT
Gout is a condition that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of urate crystals at the joints.
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INGUINAL HERNIA
The Capital Health Hospital Hernia Center provides a full range of surgical treatments for treating hernias. An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger.
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HITAL HERNIA
In a hiatal hernia, part of your stomach pushes up into an opening (the hiatus) in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between your stomach and your chest.
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DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect. An opening is present in the diaphragm. With this type of birth defect, some of the organs that are normally found in the abdomen move up into the chest cavity through this abnormal opening.
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UNDESCENDED TESTES
Undescended testes is when one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys.
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THE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION
The Pulmonary Hypertension and Thromboendarterectomy Program at Capital Health Hospital is committed to the state-of-the-art evaluation, treatment and support of patients with all forms of pulmonary hypertension.
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SLEEP APNEA
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders.
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CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Chronic bronchitis is long-term inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi). It is common among smokers. People with chronic bronchitis tend to get lung infections more easily. They also have episodes of acute bronchitis, when symptoms are worse.
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
COPD is a term that refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing.
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PEPTIC ULCER
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum).
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PULMONERY EMBOLISM
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery where it suddenly blocks blood flow.
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LUNG DISEASES
Interstitial lung disease is the name for a group of more than 200 chronic lung disorders. These diseases inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.
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ORTHOPEDIC
We treat every orthopaedic condition of the young and old: hip and knee arthritis, sports injuries, spinal deformities, hand, shoulder and foot disorders, trauma, and musculoskeletal tumors.

Emergency Medicine

Capital Health Hospital Chakwal emergency medicine offers full service, state of the art emergency care round the clock. Our dedicated physicians, providers, nurses and staff are committed to providing the best possible emergency care—safely and effectively. We have taken unprecedented steps to ensure that visits to the Mass General Emergency Department are welcoming and safe. Your health is our top priority.

Cardiology

It’s great to hear that Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers comprehensive cardiac services, including initial treatment for heart attacks, management of hypertension and diabetic issues, echocardiography, Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT), ECG Holter monitoring, and access to a defibrillator. Having expert cardiologists and well-trained staff available is crucial for addressing cardiac emergencies effectively. Being the only facility in Chakwal City to prioritize cardiac emergencies underscores the importance of your services in the community. Providing prompt and expert care during cardiac emergencies can significantly improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Breast Cancer

It’s important to recognize that enlarged lymph nodes in the breast can be due to various reasons, not just cancer. While breast cancer can involve enlarged lymph nodes, there are many other potential causes, such as infection or inflammation.

Early detection and screening are crucial in managing breast cancer effectively. Screening methods like mammograms and breast ultrasounds can help detect abnormalities, including enlarged lymph nodes, at early stages. If abnormalities are found, further diagnostic tests such as biopsies may be conducted to determine the cause.

If Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers breast cancer screening services, it’s advisable for women to take advantage of these facilities for regular check-ups. Early detection allows for prompt treatment and better outcomes in managing breast cancer or other breast health concerns. Encouraging women to undergo regular screenings can significantly contribute to their overall health and well-being.

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WIDE RANGES DISEASES DIAGNOSIS

It sounds like Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers comprehensive care for a wide range of health issues, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, blood pressure problems, general body weakness, lung diseases, stomach issues, asthma, bloating, obesity and constipation. our team of expert and skilled specialist doctors likely collaborates to provide integrated care to patients with multiple health concerns.

The emphasis on diagnosing hidden diseases suggests that the hospital prioritizes thorough assessments and screenings to identify underlying health conditions that may not be immediately apparent. This approach aligns with modern healthcare practices, which recognize the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.

UROLOGY

By offering a diverse range of services under one roof, Capital Health Hospital can provide patients with convenient access to comprehensive care, ensuring that their various health needs are addressed holistically. This integrated approach may involve a combination of medical treatments, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing monitoring to manage chronic conditions effectively and optimize overall health and well-being.

 It sounds like you’re referring to a specific medical facility in Chakwal, Pakistan, that offers treatment for kidney and prostate stones, as well as procedures for enlarged prostate. If you’re seeking treatment at Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal, they likely have specialized urology departments equipped to handle such procedures. Here’s a brief overview of what you might expect:

Treatment for Kidney Stones:

Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal likely offers both endoscopic and open procedures for treating kidney stones. Endoscopic procedures involve using a small camera (endoscope) to locate and remove the stones through minimally invasive techniques. Open procedures may be required for larger or more complex cases.

Treatment for Prostate Stones:

Prostate stones can sometimes develop alongside prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Treatment may involve medications to help dissolve the stones or procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to remove them.

Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Procedures:

For cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal likely offers various procedures to alleviate symptoms and improve urinary flow. These may include TURP, laser prostatectomy, or other minimally invasive techniques. It’s essential to consult with a urologist to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific condition. They can provide personalized recommendations based on factors such as the size and location of kidney or prostate stones, the severity of prostate enlargement, and your overall health status. If you’re in Chakwal or the surrounding area and in need of urological care, contacting Capital Health Hospital for an appointment would be a prudent step.

ENT

Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers a range of ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Head & Neck surgery services. These services include operations such as tonsillectomy, septoplasty, septorhinoplasty, thyroid surgeries, and possibly others. Having such specialized facilities and procedures available in Chakwal can greatly benefit the local community by providing access to essential medical care without needing to travel long distances. If you have any specific questions about these procedures or the hospital’s services, feel free to ask!

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal boasts a specialized orthopedic surgery facility, equipped to handle accidental and trauma cases with expert care. Our services encompass comprehensive treatment for knee and hip joint pain, fracture repairs, and seamless admission procedures. With a team of skilled orthopedic surgeons and dedicated staff, we prioritize the well-being and recovery of our patients.”

GENERAL SURGERY

Capital Health Hospital in Chakwal offers a comprehensive range of general surgery services, including laparoscopic procedures, trauma surgery, and bariatric surgery. The hospital seems to be well-equipped with advanced operation theatres and multi-specialty expert surgeons capable of performing various types of surgeries.

The services provided include:

  • Gallbladder stone removal surgery (Open Cholecystectomy/ Lap Cholecystectomy)
  • Hernia Repair with mesh (Child/Adult), including lap hernia procedures
  • Appendix open and lap appendix surgeries
  • Fisher repair and hemorrhoids treatment for all grades
  • Intestinal obstruction repair and bowel obstruction surgery
  • Tummy tuck and bariatric surgery for weight management
  • Vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy
  • Ganglion foot repair
  • mastoid nodes, as well as lymph node repair
  • Circumcision
  • ingrown nail removal
  • Thyroidectomy and other general surgical procedures

Additionally, the hospital ensures round-the-clock general surgery coverage, providing patients with access to surgical care whenever it’s needed. This wide range of services indicates that Capital Health Hospital is committed to meeting the diverse surgical needs of its patients.

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Offers comprehensive clinical services for diabetes, osteoporosis and diseases of the pituitary, thyroid and reproductive systems.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Department of Gastroenterology offers comprehensive, coordinated care for patients with digestive and liver diseases.

GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE

Provides medical care—including hospital medicine and primary care—and oversees health services research programs.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The Capital health Infectious Diseases department offers patient-centered, innovative, and comprehensive care for patients with a wide array of infectious diseases.

NEPHROLOGY

Offers a full range of personalized care and education for patients with kidney diseases.

PALLIATIVE CARE & GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Provides patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness, and offers a multidisciplinary clinical care program in geriatric medicine.

PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Provides comprehensive care for patients with respiratory diseases and critical illness,

NURSING & PATIENT CARE SERVICE

Nursing & Patient Care Services (PCS) at Capital Health Hospital works hospital-wide to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice.

OBSTETRIC

The Obstetrics Program at Capital Health hospital provides state-of-the-art, individualized care for women before, during and after childbirth. Our obstetricians and midwives provide expert, individualized care for pregnant patients before, during and after childbirth.Normal delivery, cesarean section facility

FERTILITY

Capital health hospital Fertility Center provides state-of-the-art fertility care that is individualized for all patients.

GYNECOLOGY

The General Gynecology Program at the Capital Health Hospital delivers compassionate, expert care for the full range of gynecologic issues.

We offer quality, evidence-based gynecologic services to women and treat every person’s gynecological concerns with dignity and respect. Our clinicians are renowned for their expertise in providing treatments and therapies for the complete spectrum of other gynecologic issues, including:

Family planning, contraceptive management, abortion care

Preconceptual counseling and fertility

Abnormal Pap smears

Fibroids

Endometriosis

Ovarian cysts

Heavy, painful or irregular periods

Pelvic pain and pelvic infections

Menopausal symptoms

Vaginal and vulvar issues

GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later.

NEONATOLOGY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Capital Health for Children provides the highest level of care for premature and critically ill infants.

FETAL CARE PROGRAM

We provide mothers and babies with high-quality, specialty care throughout pregnancy, delivery, the neonatal period and beyond. Dedicated nurse coordinators help make appointments, arrange tests and guide each family through the process.

SEPSIS IN THE NEWBORN

Newborn sepsis is a severe infection in an infant younger than 28 days old. The infection is in your baby’s blood. But it may affect any body system or the whole body.

GALLSTONE

Gallstones are lumps of solid material that form in your gallbladder. They are made when the digestive juice called bile gets hard and stone-like. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball. Your gallbladder may form 1 large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or both sizes at the same time.

GANGLION CYST

Ganglion cysts are very common lumps within the hand and wrist that occur adjacent to joints or tendons.

GAS IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT

Everyone has gas. It may be painful and embarrassing, but it is not dangerous. Your body gets rid of gas by burping or by passing it through your rectum. Most people make about 1 to 4 pints of gas a day. It is common to pass gas about 14 times a day.

GASTRITIS

Gastritis is when your stomach lining gets red and swollen (inflamed). Your stomach lining is strong. In most cases acid does not hurt it. But it can get inflamed and irritated if you drink too much alcohol, eat spicy foods, or smoke.

GASTROESOPHAGEAL DISEASE

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when there is stomach acid that flows back into the esophagus (tube from your mouth to your stomach) and causes pain or an acid taste in the back your throat.

UROLOGY

The physicians in the Capital Health Hospital General Urology Program evaluate patients for urological diseases and common disorders, and provide outstanding care to patients diagnosed with urological conditions.

MALE INFERTILITY

Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means he can’t start a pregnancy with a female partner. Read on to learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It’s when the prostate gland becomes very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It’s a common part of aging.

KIDNEY STONE

The Kidney Stone Program at the Capital health Hospital Department of Urology specializes in the innovative treatment and prevention of kidney stones, managing care for more patients with the disorder than any other hospital in Massachusetts.

GOUT

Gout is a condition that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of urate crystals at the joints.

INGUINAL HERNIA

The Capital Health Hospital Hernia Center provides a full range of surgical treatments for treating hernias. An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger.

HITAL HERNIA

In a hiatal hernia, part of your stomach pushes up into an opening (the hiatus) in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between your stomach and your chest.

DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA

A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect. An opening is present in the diaphragm. With this type of birth defect, some of the organs that are normally found in the abdomen move up into the chest cavity through this abnormal opening.

UNDESCENDED TESTES

Undescended testes is when one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys.

THE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

The Pulmonary Hypertension and Thromboendarterectomy Program at Capital Health Hospital is committed to the state-of-the-art evaluation, treatment and support of patients with all forms of pulmonary hypertension.

SLEEP APNEA

Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders.

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

Chronic bronchitis is long-term inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi). It is common among smokers. People with chronic bronchitis tend to get lung infections more easily. They also have episodes of acute bronchitis, when symptoms are worse.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

COPD is a term that refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing.

PEPTIC ULCER

A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum).

PULMONERY EMBOLISM

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery where it suddenly blocks blood flow.

LUNG DISEASES

Interstitial lung disease is the name for a group of more than 200 chronic lung disorders. These diseases inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.

ORTHOPEDIC

We treat every orthopaedic condition of the young and old: hip and knee arthritis, sports injuries, spinal deformities, hand, shoulder and foot disorders, trauma, and musculoskeletal tumors.