Similarly, the Poona Hospital has a dedicated neuro-otalogy unit that extends superspeciality treatment to those with vertigo (loss of balance). "Ear disorders are just one cause of vertigo. There are many reasons that cause vertigo and knowledge of neurological conditions play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment," said neurologist Sudhir Kothari, who heads the neuro-otology or vertigo unit at the Poona Hospital. "There are high incidence of patients with vertigo in the city and hence a dedicated unit catering to such patients is the need of the hour," said Kothari.

A newly-launched superspeciality Spine Centre at Ruby Hall Clinic deals specially with back and neck related pains. "Often, there is no physical cause for neck or back pain. And such a problem that involves psychological complications need to be separately dealt with," said spine surgeon Randhir Kenjale. The concept of the spine centre is to have all the allied specialities like spine surgeons, neuro-physician, clinical psychologists and spine programme physiotherapists under one roof for the effective management of back and neck related disorders.

"Long working hours and stressful life are taking a toll on the health of youngsters, especially those working in IT companies and BPOs," said Kenjale. They end up taking painkillers and run from pillar to post for treatment where the real cause of their pain gets never properly diagnosed.

Pain management is another medical superspeciality that is finding favour with professionals and employees in the city. "There are certain chronic pains that needs special attention. Such pains bars person from routine activities and make their life nightmarish," said Madhuri Lokapure, who heads the pain management unit at the Ruby Hall Clinic.