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Best hospitals and doctors for inflammatory bowel disease treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis in inflammatory processes (ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease)
4956.91
Partial resection of intestines omentum in case inflammatory or ischemic processes
15499.22
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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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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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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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 reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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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 Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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About the disease

The term “Inflammatory Bowel Disease” encompasses a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the digestive tract. The most common among these diseases are colitis, Crohn’s disease and thrombosis of the mesenteric vessels. These inflammatory diseases can be either chronic or acute. In some cases, they can be life threatening and require immediate medical help.

Ulcerative colitis is probably the most common inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcers may develop in either the colon or the rectum, causing severe inflammation and pain. Crohn’s disease, which is also common but is more difficult to treat, is the inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. It can affect the whole length of the alimentary canal, including the small and large intestines, and rectum. In some cases, people with inflammatory bowel disease may develop peritonitis as well. This is an inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach and it is usually caused by other infections.

Inflammatory bowel diseases can be dangerous, as they can cause the intestines to become narrowed or even obstructed. This may result in inner bleeding or prevent the sufferer from digesting food properly. Most commonly, inflammatory bowel diseases are caused by certain infections and harmful bacteria that the immune system has not been able to fight off. Therefore, people with a reduced immune system need to be vigilant about what they are eating at all times in order to prevent infection. People with a genetic predisposition need to be careful as well. 70% of all inflammatory bowel diseases start to manifest themselves before a person is 30.

Symptoms

  • Severe pain in the abdomen
  • Diarrhea
  • Tenderness
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Blood in the stool
  • Weight loss
  • Dehydration

Diagnosis

  • Blood and urine tests can identify whether the patient has an infection that could be causing symptoms similar to those for inflammatory bowel disease. Infections can sometimes lead to the development of an inflammatory bowel disease.
  • A stool sample test can find out if there is any blood in the patient’s stool and can also check for infection.
  • A colonoscopy, whereby a fiber optic camera is passed down the large intestine, can determine whether or not the patient has granulomas, which are inflammatory cells that are common in Crohn's disease. During the colonoscopy, the doctor may also take a tissue sample of the colon, to rule out the possibility of colon cancer.
  • An endoscopy, whereby a fiber optic camera is threaded into the patient’s abdomen, can be performed to examine the stomach and small intestine in order to determine whether they have colitis.  

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment: the patient may be prescribed special anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics to help fight infection, if this is what caused the inflammatory bowel disease to develop.
  • Extensive bowel resection with abdominal sanitation is a surgical procedure whereby damaged sections of the intestine are removed. Parts of the small or large intestine may be resected and the remaining parts are connected together.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko