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Best hospitals and doctors for sarcoidosis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis of sarcoidosis
5093.68
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of sarcoidosis
6794.49
Pulmonary rehabilitation
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Augustinerinnen Hospital Cologne ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Cologne, thanks to which it provides patients with highly effective treatment using the latest medical advances. The h
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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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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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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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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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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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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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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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About the disease

Sarcoidosis is an overall inflammation of the body, but mainly affects the lungs and lymph nodes. This disease arises when granulomas, which are typically produced in response to infection, cause nodules to form in certain parts of the body, leading to inflammation of the surrounding tissue.

This disease causes joint pain and enlargement of the lymph nodes near the neck and lungs. Overall, the dynamics of sarcoidosis are individual for each patient. In some cases, the onset of the disease is sudden, while in others there may be no visible symptoms as inflammation of the inner organs progresses.

Sarcoidosis usually affects adolescents and people between 20 to 40 years of age and is significantly more symptomatic in African Americans. According to WebMD, 4 out of 10,000 people have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the United States of America.

Although it is believed that sarcoidosis is an autoimmune disease, the exact cause of this condition has not yet been identified and there is no definite cure. However, in most cases, sarcoidosis clears up on its own after a period of time. It is even possible for someone to have had sarcoidosis without realizing it, as it can go by without any manifestations. Should someone experience symptoms, however, these may be alleviated by certain medicines. The patient should be observed by a doctor regularly, to avoid serious damage to their respiratory function and to ensure their mobility is not diminished.

Symptoms

  • Red patches on the skin
  • Dry cough
  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain
  • Hoarseness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Red eyes
  • Enlarged lymph nodes
  • Weight Loss
  • Lack of energy

Diagnosis

  • In most cases there is no definite way to diagnose sarcoidosis. Doctors often need to rule out all other possible diseases and infections before giving a definite diagnosis.
  • During a general examination, the doctor will feel the lymph nodes to see if they are enlarged and will ask the patient to breathe deeply to determine whether the respiratory function has been affected.
  • An X-ray of the chest can determine whether the lymph nodes have been affected. In cases of sarcoidosis, the image of the chest can sometimes be cloudy.
  • A CT scan of the lungs can determine whether or not they are infected.
  • A bronchoscope is used to acquire a small sample of lung cells. This is then examined to see if it contains granulomas (a collection of inflammatory cells).

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as prescribed corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs, can alleviate the symptoms of joint pain and overall fatigue.
  • The patient also needs to drink plenty of water and refrain from smoking.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko