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Best hospitals and doctors for ulcerative colitis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Ulcerative colitis diagnosis
4036.1
Conservative treatment of ulcerative colitis with endoscopic method
4832.37
Partial intestinal resection in inflammatory processes (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
10079.82
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 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 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.
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
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 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
The Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University is a modern medical facility focused on providing first-class medical care in accordance with the very latest international recommendations. The center is part of the Cancer Center Network of Hesse (Kooperationsverbund des Hessischen Onkologiekonzepts)
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
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About the disease

Ulcerative colitis is a disease that results in inflammation of colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis may affect any section of the intestine but in most cases it damages rectum. Cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, because it may develop even among those people, who have no genetic predisposition and who live in a good environment. There are, though, some theories proving that ulcerative colitis can happen due to the immune dysfunction due to presence of dangerous gut bacteria. It was also suggested that antibodies, which originate in the intestinal tissue, destroy whole immune system. Ulcerative colitis can develop as result of other diseases of colon  and bowel.

Ulcerative colitis usually has periods of seizures and remission. Approximately 45% cases of ulcerative colitis have secondary seizures after the treatment course.

Symptoms

  • Cramps
  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Fervor(temperature reaches 38-39 ° C)
  • General weakness
  • Nausea
  • No appetite
  • Pain in the groin and lower back
  • Constipation alternating with diarrhea

Diagnosis

  • The diagnosis of colitis begins with the blood test. Usually patients with ulcerative colitis have anemia and this is the reason why they in most cases go to the doctor`s. Doctor also checks for  risk of thrombocytosis, high level of platelets in blood; presence of long-term diarrhea not caused by food poisoning.
  • After that the doctor asks if a patient has a long-term diarrhea which was not caused by some kind of food poisoning. Sometimes renal failure can be confused with symptoms of ulcerative colitis since these both conditions have similar manifestations. Liver functions needs to be checked for bile duct involvement.
  • The best ulcerative colitis diagnosis has always been and still is the endoscopic study of the colon. If endoscopic analysis is not enough, a doctor may conduct a biopsy by taking sample of colon tissue.

Treatment

  • If there are any further complications, treatment of ulcerative colitis carried out by antibiotic therapy. This ulcerative colitis cure is especially beneficial for patients who are severely malnourished. Additionally they require intravenous administration of nutrient mixtures, so that they could normalize the digestion and gain some weight.
  • Sometimes ulcerative colitis medications can bring no long-term results. In that case the patient requires surgical treatment of the rectum and large intestines. During surgery, called colectomy, the entire large intestine is removed. It is performed if there is a big suspicion that the patient starts to develop carnicoma. It must also be applied immediately if the person has a mega colon, which is an abnormal enlargement of the colon. Severe ulcerative colitis may results in other organs damage.
  • Partial intestinal resection is used if only section of the intestine was damaged.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed