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Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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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
0.00
According to the Focus magazine, the Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich ranks among the top German hospitals in the Federal State of Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical facility with the highest level of medical care and long traditions. The hospital operates on the basis of the Technical University of Munich and the German
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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 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
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According to the well-known Focus magazine, the Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks among the top medical facilities in Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical complex that combines a long history, glorious traditions and state of-the-art innovations. The hospital operates on the basis of Ludwig Maximilian University of Muni
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The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin began its work in 1970 and, during this time, has gained an excellent reputation not only in Germany but also in the international medical arena. The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, which is one of the best medical centers in Europe an
The RKM 740 Gastroenterology Clinic Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility where patients with gastrointestinal diseases can receive effective medical care. The clinic specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the entire spectrum of gastroenterological diseases, with a special emphasis on oncological pathologi
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
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Schoen Clinic Duesseldorf is one of the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia and is also one of the best Spinal Surgery Centers in Germany. The Schoen Clinic Duesseldorf is recognized as a leading medical facility that provides high-quality medical care with an emphasis
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 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
University Hospital Mainz
University Hospital Mainz
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital
The Assuta Hospital Tel Aviv was opened in 2009 and today it is one of the largest, modern hospitals with the highest treatment success rates in Israel. The сlinical practice is based on the use of the state-of-art technologies in the world of medicine. The compliance with the high level of medical care and cooperation with the
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
Beta Clinic Bonn
Beta Clinic Bonn
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Beta Clinic Bonn is a modern private healthcare facility with 20 specialized departments. In addition, the clinic cooperates with 30 independent doctors of various specializations, most of whom have their own private practices. The doors of the clinic first opened for patients in 2008. Since that time, the medical facility h
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
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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