Frequently Asked Questions

Warning signs include crushing or squeezing chest pain, pain spreading to left arm, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea, and lightheadedness. Stop all activity immediately, sit or lie down, chew an aspirin (if not allergic), and call emergency. Chest pain requires immediate medical evaluation — do not delay.
📞 HAMS Emergency: +977 1-4377400 (24/7)

Call emergency or go to ER immediately for: chest pain, difficulty breathing, suspected stroke (sudden weakness, slurred speech, face drooping), severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), seizures, head injury with confusion, or high fever in infants under 3 months. HAMS Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with intensivist-led critical care and Nepal's premier Heli Ambulance service.
📞 HAMS Emergency: +977 1-4377400 (24/7)

HAMS Hospital operates a 24/7 helicopter emergency evacuation service capable of reaching any corner of Nepal within the critical golden hour. This is essential for emergency evacuations from remote mountainous areas where road access is limited.
📞 HAMS Emergency: +977 1-4377400

Rest in a quiet, dark room and stay hydrated. Take paracetamol if needed. Track frequency — if more than 3 times per week, see a Neurologist. Seek emergency care for a sudden severe "worst headache of your life," headache with fever and stiff neck, or headache after head injury.
📞 HAMS Neurosciences Centre: +977 1-4377404

See a doctor if fever persists more than 3 days or exceeds 103°F (39.4°C). Seek emergency care if fever comes with difficulty breathing, severe headache with stiff neck, or in infants under 3 months. Stay hydrated with ORS, water, and clear soups. Take paracetamol for fever above 100.4°F.
📞 HAMS Emergency (24/7): +977 1-4377400

Common causes include common cold/flu, allergic cough, asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Stay hydrated, avoid smoke and dust, and use steam inhalation. See a doctor if cough lasts more than 2 weeks or has blood — this could indicate TB, which is fully curable. A GeneXpert test gives results in 2 hours.
📞 HAMS Pulmonology: +977 1-4377404

Common causes include gastritis/acidity, food poisoning, appendicitis, kidney stones, and IBS. Avoid spicy and oily food, stay hydrated with ORS, and try antacids for mild acidity. Seek emergency care for sudden severe abdominal pain, rigid abdomen, vomiting blood, or blood in stool.
📞 HAMS Gastroenterology: +977 1-4377404

Common causes include BPPV (positional vertigo), inner ear infection, low blood pressure, anemia, dehydration, low blood sugar, and anxiety. Sit or lie down immediately, stay hydrated, and get BP, CBC, and blood sugar checked. Seek emergency care if dizziness comes with slurred speech, weakness on one side (stroke signs), or chest pain.
📞 HAMS ENT / Neurology: +977 1-4377404

Symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, and tingling in hands/feet. Get a fasting blood sugar test (normal <100 mg/dL) and HbA1c test. Reduce sugar and refined carbs, exercise 30 min daily, and take medication regularly. Seek emergency care if blood sugar exceeds 400 mg/dL.
📞 HAMS Endocrinology & Diabetes Centre: +977 1-4377404

High blood pressure often has no symptoms — it's called the "silent killer." Normal BP is below 120/80. BP above 180/120 is a crisis — call emergency. Risk factors in Nepal include high salt diet (pickles, dried meat), sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and stress. Get BP checked regularly, reduce salt, exercise daily, and take prescribed medication without skipping.
📞 HAMS Cardiology: +977 1-4377404

Hypothyroidism (underactive): weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss. Hyperthyroidism (overactive): weight loss, tremors, anxiety, heat intolerance. Other signs: neck swelling (goitre), irregular heartbeat, menstrual irregularities. Get a TSH test first; if abnormal, Free T3 and Free T4. Take thyroid medication on empty stomach 30 min before breakfast.
📞 HAMS Endocrinology: +977 1-4377404

Common causes: osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear, common after 50), rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune), gout (high uric acid, sudden pain in big toe), frozen shoulder, and sports injury. Rest the joint, apply ice/warm compress, do joint-friendly exercise (swimming, yoga), and maintain healthy weight. Get X-ray and uric acid test. Seek urgent care if joint is red, hot, and swollen with fever.
📞 HAMS Orthopaedics: +977 1-4377404

Dengue appears 4-10 days after mosquito bite: high fever (104°F), severe headache behind eyes, muscle/joint pain, rash, and mild bleeding. Get Dengue NS1 antigen test (first 5 days) and CBC for platelet count. Take paracetamol ONLY — NEVER aspirin or ibuprofen (can cause bleeding). Stay hydrated with ORS, coconut water. Seek immediate care for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or bleeding.
📞 HAMS Internal Medicine: +977 1-4377404

Typhoid symptoms: sustained high fever rising stepwise, headache, body ache, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea. Get a Typhidot/Widal test or blood culture (gold standard). Complete the full course of antibiotics — never stop early. Prevention: drink only boiled/filtered water, eat freshly cooked food, wash hands, get typhoid vaccine.
📞 HAMS Internal Medicine: +977 1-4377404

Yes, TB is completely curable — cure rate above 95% with DOTS treatment. TB medicine is FREE under Nepal's National TB Programme. Symptoms: persistent cough >2 weeks, blood-tinged sputum, night sweats, evening fever, weight loss. Get a GeneXpert test (2-hour results) and chest X-ray. Never stop treatment early — it causes drug resistance. Family members should get screened too.
📞 HAMS Pulmonology: +977 1-4377404

Kidney stone: severe flank/back pain radiating to groin, blood in urine. CKD: often silent until advanced — watch for swelling in ankles/face, foamy urine, decreased output. Drink 2-3 liters water daily, get urine test and kidney function test (creatinine, BUN). Seek emergency care for severe pain with fever, inability to urinate >8 hours, or blood in urine with pain.
📞 HAMS Nephrology & Urology: +977 1-4377404

Signs include yellow eyes/skin (jaundice), dark brown urine, pale stool, right upper abdominal pain, swollen abdomen, fatigue. Common causes: Hepatitis A/B/C/E (very common in Nepal), fatty liver, cirrhosis. Get liver function test (LFT), Hepatitis B & C screening, and abdominal ultrasound. Avoid alcohol completely. HAMS operates Nepal's premier Liver Transplant Programme.
📞 HAMS Liver Transplant Centre: +977 1-4377404

Yes. HAMS provides confidential psychiatric consultation, counseling & psychotherapy, medication management, and support groups. Common concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, insomnia, PTSD, grief. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If having thoughts of self-harm, call Nepal crisis helpline 1166 or TPO Nepal at +977 1-4431717.
📞 HAMS Psychiatry: +977 1-4377404

You are not alone, and your feelings are valid. Talk to someone you trust, practice deep breathing (4 counts in, hold 4, out 6), move your body even for 10 minutes, maintain a regular routine, limit screen time before bed, and seek professional help — there is no shame in therapy. HAMS psychiatrists provide compassionate, confidential care.
📞 Crisis: 1166 | HAMS Psychiatry: +977 1-4377404

HAMS provides comprehensive prenatal care: regular checkups (monthly until 28 weeks, biweekly, then weekly), ultrasound scans at 12/20/36 weeks, folic acid and iron supplementation, gestational diabetes screening, and preeclampsia monitoring. Seek emergency care for vaginal bleeding, severe headache with vision changes, baby not moving >2 hours (after 28 weeks), or water breaking early. HAMS has NICU for newborns and 24/7 emergency delivery.
📞 HAMS Obstetrics & Gynecology: +977 1-4377404

Recommended screening: monthly breast self-exam + mammography after 40, Pap smear every 3 years after 21 (cervical cancer), colonoscopy after 45. Watch for CAUTION signs: non-healing sores, unusual bleeding, lumps, unexplained weight loss. Early detection saves lives. HAMS Oncology Centre provides medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
📞 HAMS Oncology: +977 1-4377404

HAMS offers 40+ specialties including Cardiology, Neurosciences, Oncology, Liver & Organ Transplant, Orthopaedics & Spine, Nephrology & Urology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Diabetes, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology (with NICU/PICU), Emergency & Critical Care (24/7), Allergy & Immunology, Rheumatology, and Heli Ambulance service.
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You can book an appointment by: calling +977 1-4377404, emailing appointment@hamshospital.com, using the online booking form on the website, or chatting with the HAMS AI Health Assistant which provides bilingual symptom assessment and specialist recommendations.
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Mandikhatar Road, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu, Nepal. General enquiries: +977 1-4377404. Emergency (24/7): +977 1-4377400. The hospital is centrally located in Kathmandu with easy access from all major areas.
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Yes. HAMS welcomes international patients and offers dedicated international patient coordination, telemedicine consultations, and comprehensive care packages for medical tourists. The hospital combines world-class expertise with Nepal's renowned hospitality.
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The HAMS AI Health Assistant is an intelligent chatbot powered by PASHI (Padam's Advanced Healthcare Superintelligence) from AlifZetta OS by vCODES Software Solutions LLC, Dubai. It provides instant bilingual (English, Nepali, Hindi) symptom assessment for 28+ medical conditions, specialist recommendations, appointment guidance, emergency triage, and voice input. Clinically supervised — always consult a physician for medical decisions.
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Yes. HAMS runs Nepal's premier Liver Transplant Programme, along with kidney transplant and multi-organ support services, performed by internationally trained transplant surgeons. The Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant Centre handles liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver, and liver failure cases.
📞 HAMS Liver Transplant Centre: +977 1-4377404