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Best hospitals and doctors for nephrosclerosis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis and conservative treatment of nephrosclerosis
5655.35
Treatment of nephrosclerosis with laparoscopic nephrectomy
5875.63
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Marienhaus Hospital St. Elisabeth Neuwied is an advanced health facility with an excellent reputation in the national medical arena. It is the largest medical complex in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The Marienhaus Hospital St. Elisabeth Neuwied is an academic hospital of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and an acade
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland. The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include c
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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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 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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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 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 University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hospital Frankfurt (Oder) has an excellent reputation in the national and international medical arena, providing patients with high-quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin and is also part of the Rh
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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About the disease

Nephrosclerosis is a condition whereby the kidneys are damaged by chronic hypertension (suffering from high blood pressure for a long period of time). This causes the walls of the renal artery to become hardened and congested. People with diabetes are more prone to high blood pressure, and are therefore also more prone to kidney problems. If not treated in time, nephrosclerosis can lead to renal failure, which can be fatal.

According to Britannica.com, there are two types of nephrosclerosis: benign and malignant. At first the smaller blood vessels are affected, followed by the larger ones, and so on. Over time, the whole wall of the renal artery can thicken, causing the supply of blood to the kidney to become blocked. This is when symptoms usually start to appear.

In benign nephrosclerosis, the hardening of the artery walls takes a very long time: the process can last for decades before manifesting itself. If the blockage is complete, which is rare, there is a high risk of renal failure. In malignant nephrosclerosis, the artery walls also harden and thicken, but at a much quicker pace. In some cases the process of deterioration can take mere days and results in a medical emergency, requiring immediate hospitalization.

Symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Lack of appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Foul taste in the mouth
  • Blood in the urine, in severe cases
  • Painful urination, in some cases
  • Changes in the retina

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will ask the patient how long they have suffered from high blood pressure and what caused it.
  • The doctor will also ask about the symptoms listed above, to determine whether high blood pressure could be having a detrimental effect on the kidneys.
  • Changes in the retina can indicate kidneys problems in people with high blood pressure, so the doctor might also examine the patient’s eyes.
  • A blood test and urinalysis are helpful in determining the extent of damage to the kidneys. A urinalysis can also rule out a kidney infection.
  • Imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, can display the damage to the kidney and also determine the stage of nephrosclerosis.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as the prescription of blood pressure medications, can normalize the patient’s blood pressure and prevent the hardening of the artery walls.
  • A laparoscopic nephrectomy is a surgical procedure whereby a damaged kidney is removed if it cannot be repaired. This surgery is required if there is a very high risk of renal failure or if it has already happened.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko