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Best hospitals and doctors for sjogren syndrome treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for sjogren syndrome
4135.28
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of sjogrens syndrome
6797.62
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

Sjogren's syndrome is a disorder of the immune system, whereas a person experiences dryness in his/her eyes and mouth. In most cases, Sjogren's syndrome develops as a secondary condition to rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, which are also diseases of the immune system. Sjogren's syndrome develops because moisture-secreting glands responsible for moisturizing mouth and the eyes are affected. As a result, a person experiences decreased production of saliva and tears, vital for proper moisturizing of mouth and eyes, respectively.

According to Mayo Clinic, this condition is more common in people over the age of 40. Also, it is more common among women. In Sjogren's syndrome, a person may feel itching and burning in the eyes. The feeling could also be described as gritting and sensation similar to that when sand gets into an eye. A person may also find it difficult to swallow properly. In some cases, it may be difficult to talk for long period of time because of an excessive dryness in the mouth.

In some cases, a person may also experience dryness of the skin, especially around the area of eyes and mouth. In rare cases, a vaginal dryness can also develop. Dry cough can be another manifestation of Sjogren's syndrome. Overall, the exact cause of Sjogren's syndrome has not been identified as this is an autoimmune disease. Having the rheumatoid disease put a person in risk, but this does not mean that he/she will necessary develop Sjogren's syndrome.

Symptoms

  • Itching in the eyes
  • Dryness in the mouth
  • Pain during swallowing
  • Frequent ulcers in the mouth
  • Excessive thirst

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, a doctor will examine the eyes of a patient and also his/her mouth to determine if there is dryness. A doctor may perform Schirmer tear test, which can determine if production of tears is normal.
  • Imaging tests, such as sialogram, are primary used to determine if salivary glands produce the saliva normally.
  • A lip biopsy is used to determine if there is an  inflammation of the salivary glands of the lip which is an indicator of Sjogren's syndrome.
  • A blood test is used to determine if there are antibodies common for patients with Sjogren's syndrome.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment uses prescription of the drugs, which can increase the production of saliva and tears and thus reduce the dryness or even eliminate it completely. In some cases, patients are prescribed immunosuppressants to reduce the response from the immune system.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko