Background: Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are a common medical condition affecting a significant portion of the population. The aim of this study is to investigate the level of understanding regarding hemorrhoids among patients attending the outpatient department of Civil Hospital, Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2023- April 2023 among patients attending Civil hospital Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh and selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests.Results: A total of 400 respondents including 282 (70.5%) male patients and 118 (39.5%) female patients were participated in the study. Among the total, 137 (34.25%) were from urban area and 263 (65.75%) were from rural area. In the present study 25.5% (102) participants had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards hemorrhoids, 41.25% (165) had good knowledge (12-15 marks), 24.5% (98) had fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 8.75% (35) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: In conclusion, there was significant knowledge gap and limited awareness among the participants regarding hemorrhoids. The identified knowledge gaps highlight the need for targeted educational interventions and patient awareness programs focused on hemorrhoids.

Background:Renal or kidney stones are a prevalent medical condition characterized by the formation of hard deposits in the kidneys. This study aims to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding renal/kidney stones among patients attending the outpatient department of Civil Hospital, Nurpur. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2023- April 2023 among patients attending Civil hospital Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh and selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 respondents including 250 (62.5%) male patients and 150 (37.5%) female patients were participated in the study. Among the total, 127 (31.75%) were from urban area and 273 (68.25%) were from rural area. In the present study 25.25% (101) participants had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards Renal/Kidney Stones, 41.75% (167) had good knowledge (12-15 marks), 24.5% (98) had fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 8.5% (34) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: It was concluded that there are significant gaps in understanding, and many patients had limited knowledge about renal/kidney stones. This lack of awareness can have implications for timely diagnosis, appropriate self-care, and effective treatment outcomes.