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Best hospitals and doctors for psoriatic arthritis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for psoriatic arthritis
4036.1
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of psoriatic arthritis
4001.65
The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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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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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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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
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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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 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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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 MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad positions itself as a modern clinic providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients with rheumatic, gynecological and psychosomatic disorders of any complexity. The clinic was founded in the 1970s, and therefore it has a rich tradition and successful experience in patient
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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 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
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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 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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About the disease

Psoriatic arthritis is a disease of the immune system, when a person develops psoriasis and arthritis of the joints. This disease is usually characterized by inflammation of the joints and appearance of the red patches on the skin, which can be itchy and irritated. According to Medicine.Net, approximately 30% of people who have arthritis can also develop psoriasis and vice versa. Most commonly, a person first develops arthritis, which is usually the most prominent on the elbow and also on the soles and toes, and then, years later, can develop arthritis.

In people with psoriasis, arthritis can develop in absolutely different joints. The most common areas where arthritis can indeed appear are tendons and cartilage. Arthritis can also develop in the spine and in rare cases in the lung lining.

Psoriasis is most common in Caucasian population, affecting approximately 2% of this population. In 80% this condition occurs prior to arthritis. Psoriasis most commonly develops in people over age 55, whereas arthritis can be present in middle-aged people and can come and go with periods of flare-ups and remissions. In fact, it`s very important to treat psoriasis on time to prevent development of arthritis in future. Psoriasis needs to be treated even if it manifests itself only in a mild form, as this means that skin cells develop abnormally anyway and cause appearance of red patches on certain areas of the skin. Psoriatic arthritis is believed to be running in families, although this disease can skip generations and manifest itself only in later offsprings.

Symptoms

  • Red patches on the skin
  • Cracking and bleeding of the skin
  • Irritation
  • Pain in the joints
  • Reduced motion mobility
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Patting of the fingernails and toenails

Diagnosis

  • During general examination, a dermatologist will examine the skin of the patient for the signs of redness and inflammation on the elbows and knees. He will also ask a patient to bend knee and elbow in different position to determine if joints are painful as well.
  • A blood test is ordered to rule out the possibility of an infection.
  • An X-ray of the joints and other imaging tests, such as MRI and CT scans, can be ordered to determine if a person has arthritis. These imaging tests can also show the stage of arthritis and which joints are affected.

Treatment

  • Most commonly, conservative treatment of psoriatic arthritis includes certain anti-inflammatory drugs, designed to reduce the pain in the joints and also to reduce the redness on certain patches of the skin. In progressed stages, corticosteroids may be used as well to reduce inflammation. A person also needs to exercise regularly to broaden the mobility motions of their joints. Certain antibiotics can also be prescribed to treat the skin if there is an infection.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko