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Best hospitals and doctors for hemorrhoids treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for hemorrhoids
1258
Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids sclerotherapy
4734.24
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
PAN Clinic Cologne

PAN Clinic Cologne

Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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Luisenhospital Aachen

Luisenhospital Aachen

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Luisenhospital Aachen is a modern health facility that offers top-class European-standard service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of RWTH Aachen University, which provides patients with access to innovations in diagnosis and treatment. The hospital first opened its doors to patients in 1967 and has been carrying
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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The Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva is a multidisciplinary medical facility, where the patient will benefit from an impeccable quality of medical service, responsive care and a humane attitude. The clinic provides both inpatient treatment and outpatient care. There are 67 beds available for hospitalization. The basis of succ
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The Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol is a progressive medical facility with a priority focus on effective treatment and high-quality patient care. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Bonn, which guarantees direct access to medical innovations. The medical staff of the hospital applies an individual ap
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The Asklepios Municipal Hospital Bad Wildungen positions itself as a modern medical facility, which is focused on the provision of high-quality medical services using state-of-the-art medical technologies and advanced treatment methods. The hospital pays great attention to an individual approach to each patient, which is the bas
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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About the disease

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, which can be very painful. This condition can be caused by excessive pressure on the bowel, strenuous childbirth or weak rectum muscles. It can also be caused by obesity and frequent anal intercourse. Hemorrhoids are very common, with 7 out of 10 people having it at some point in their life.

There are three main types of hemorrhoids:

  • Internal hemorrhoids that develop inside the rectum
  • External hemorrhoids that are located around the anus and are more symptomatic
  • Thrombosed hemorrhoids is the most dangerous condition, as it causes the accumulation of clots, which result in severe pain and inflammation 

If not treated, hemorrhoids can result in a prolapse, where the bowel and rectum become displaced. A prolapse usually develops in people with combined internal and external hemorrhoids.

According to the American Gastroenterological Association, the prevalence of hemorrhoids in adults is 30-40% in the US alone. The peak incidence of hemorrhoids is in patients aged between 45-65 years old. It is slightly more common in women than in men. Occurrence of this condition in people younger than 20 years old is extremely rare. 

Symptoms

  • Pain in the rectum
  • Itching
  • Internal discomfort
  • Bleeding
  • Lump and irritation in the anal region

Diagnosis

Hemorrhoids is usually diagnosed during a physical examination, where a doctor examines the rectum and anal canal.

  • A digital examination can determine whether a patient has a bump or any other suspicious growth in the anal canal or rectum.
  • Examination with an anoscope is also used to examine the place of irritation and determine which type of hemorrhoids the patient has.

Treatment

  • Sclerotherapy is the most common type of hemorrhoids treatment and is also used to repair damaged blood vessels and other vascular malformations. During this procedure, the doctor injects a special medicine, which makes the swollen blood vessels shrink.
  • Ligation is another surgical option. A rubber band is wrapped around the hemorrhoid, obstructing the flow of blood until the hemorrhoid has shrunk and stops hurting. It usually takes the hemorrhoid 2-7 days to disappear. The success rate of this surgery is very high, reaching almost 80% on average.

After the surgery you will need to follow certain guidelines, such as eating high-fiber food to avoid constipation and applying hemorrhoid cream where there is inflammation.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko