Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired school teacher from a middle-class family came with progressive shortness of breath. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed constrictive pericarditis requiring surgical intervention. The patient's daughters were actively involved in care decisions. After successful pericardiectomy at Manipal Hospital, recovery was gradual but complete over 3 months.
A 45-year-old construction worker with limited healthcare access presented with abdominal pain and weight loss. Dr. Amarnath identified abdominal tuberculosis with intestinal involvement. The patient received directly observed therapy through a government program coordinated by the hospital, with full recovery after 9 months of treatment.
A 19-year-old college student from an upper-middle-class family was brought by concerned parents for persistent fatigue. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed infectious mononucleosis with secondary autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Treatment involved corticosteroids and supportive care, with the patient making full recovery in 4 weeks.
A 60-year-old farmer with long-standing diabetes presented with non-healing foot ulcers. Dr. Amarnath implemented a multidisciplinary approach involving vascular surgery and wound care specialists. The patient's wife provided daily wound care at home, resulting in complete healing after 5 months.
A 35-year-old single mother working as a domestic helper came with persistent cough. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. The hospital's social work department helped arrange accommodation near the hospital for her 6-month treatment period, during which she made excellent recovery.
A 52-year-old corporate executive presented with hypertension resistant to multiple medications. Dr. Amarnath discovered primary hyperaldosteronism through specialized testing. After adrenal vein sampling and unilateral adrenalectomy, the patient's blood pressure normalized without medications.
An 80-year-old retired professor with dementia was brought by neighbors as he had no family. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed urosepsis and managed complex medication interactions. The hospital's geriatric team arranged post-discharge care through a community program, with good recovery despite extended convalescence.
A 30-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester presented with new-onset seizures. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed eclampsia and coordinated care with obstetricians. After stabilization and delivery of a healthy baby, both mother and child recovered well with appropriate follow-up.
A 41-year-old restaurant owner from a wealthy family presented with jaundice. Dr. Amarnath identified autoimmune hepatitis and initiated treatment before liver damage became irreversible. The patient responded well to immunosuppressants and maintained normal liver function with ongoing monitoring.
A 67-year-old retired army officer with complex cardiac history developed drug-induced liver injury from a new medication. Dr. Amarnath carefully managed medication adjustments while preserving cardiac protection. Recovery was slow but steady over 8 weeks with family support.
A 23-year-old professional athlete presented with exercise intolerance and palpitations. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed myocarditis following a viral infection. After 3 months of complete rest and gradual rehabilitation supervised by sports medicine specialists, the athlete returned to competition.
A 58-year-old fisherman with limited formal education came with confusing neurological symptoms. Dr. Amarnath diagnosed Wilson's disease, a rare copper metabolism disorder. Treatment with chelation therapy prevented further neurological deterioration, with modest improvement over 6 months.
A 38-year-old IT professional working overseas returned to India with mysterious gastrointestinal symptoms. Dr. Amarnath identified strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome acquired during tropical travel. After appropriate anti-parasitic treatment, the patient made full recovery and received travel medicine education.
As a professional tabla player, I was losing my hearing sensitivity to subtle tonal variations. Dr. Bhaskar Reddy performed a delicate micro-surgery that not only restored my hearing but preserved my ability to distinguish micro-tonal differences essential for my art.
My 4-year-old daughter had recurring throat infections that affected her speech development. Dr. Reddy's minimally invasive adenoid procedure transformed her - she's now singing nursery rhymes clearly and hasn't missed preschool in six months.
During a mountain trek, I suffered a severe nasal fracture from a fall. Dr. Reddy's emergency reconstruction at Manipal Hospital not only fixed my breathing but restored my facial symmetry so perfectly that my trekking partners can't tell which side was injured.
As an 82-year-old with multiple health conditions, I was terrified of sinus surgery. Dr. Reddy's team used advanced navigation technology that minimized tissue damage. I was gardening again within three days with no complications.
My teenage son's chronic nosebleeds were so severe he needed weekly blood transfusions. Dr. Reddy identified and treated a rare vascular malformation that other ENTs had missed. He's now playing basketball without fear.
After decades of snoring that strained my marriage, Dr. Reddy's customized sleep apnea solution gave us both restful nights for the first time in 30 years. My wife says she's rediscovering the quiet man she married.
As a professional perfume evaluator, losing my sense of smell threatened my career. Dr. Reddy's innovative olfactory training protocol helped me regain 95% of my scent discrimination ability in just four months.