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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
The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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The Hospital Neuwerk, which is in Moenchengladbach, has over 10 specialized operating departments. Located in the northern part of the city, the hospital has been a coordination center for the region for many years. The hospital has 310 comfortable beds for ist patients. Due to a wide range of medical services, the hospital offe
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ISAR Hospital Munich
ISAR Hospital Munich
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The ISAR Hospital Munich first opened its doors to patients in March 2008 and took a leading position among the top medical facilities in the city of Munich in a short time. The hospital embodies a progressive concept of international medical care: diagnostics and treatment are carried out using the latest medical advances, whil
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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The ATOS Clinic Heidelberg is a reputable medical complex with high standards of patient care. The clinic was founded in 1991. Since then, it has taken a leading position in the European medical arena in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and many other pathologies. The clinic has a highly professional team
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The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin.  There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as
The main medical directions of the hospital include general and abdominal surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, in particular the Endoprosthesis Center (EndoProthetikZentrum EPZ). The doctors of the hospital are experts in the field of internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology and geriatrics. The hospital also has a Diabe
The Vivantes Am Urban Hospital is an academic clinic at the Charité University Hospital. Many departments of the hospital are recognized for their outstanding medical and patient care services. The hospital also includes the Breast Center, the Tumor Center with the specialization "Gastrointestinal oncology" and
The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
As a member of the Swiss Leading Hospitals, the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur ranges amongst the leading medical facilities in Switzerland. With more than 100 accredited doctors of various specialties, the Lindberg Hospital offers a broad range of medical services. Focal areas of the Hospital are orthopedics inc
The Dermatologikum Clinic Berlin is a modern and highly specialized medical facility in the very center of Berlin, specializing in the treatment of dermatological diseases of any complexity and aesthetic dermatology. The clinic was founded in 2013 by five highly qualified German dermatologists: Prof. Uwe Trefzer, Prof. Eckhart K
The Gastroenterology Clinic Dr. med. Christof Pfundstein Munich positions itself as a modern, highly specialized medical facility for the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The clinic is a private practice headed by Dr. med. Christof Pfundstein, who is board-certified in gastroenterology and has
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
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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