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Best hospitals and doctors for urolithiasis treatment abroad

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Cost for treatment

Urolithiasis diagnosis
2382
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of urolithiasis
5487.26
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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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 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

Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the kidneys, bladder or urinary tract, which causes urinary problems. This condition can develop if there is an excessive amount of salt and minerals in the urine. Urolithiasis can also be caused by a genetic predisposition, metabolic disorders or a long-term history of hypertension.

According to MedicineNet.com, this disease occurs in 1 out of 20 people at some point in their lives. In some cases, this condition can develop and vanish asymptomatically, while in others it can cause certain health problems. This disease is more common in the Western world, due to environmental factors and the dietary habits of its inhabitants. Onset of the symptoms can be both gradual and sudden.

Symptoms

  • Pain in the kidneys, radiating down to the bladder
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased urine volume
  • Dehydration
  • Colic
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fever

Symptoms usually manifest themselves if the stones have become larger than 5 millimeters in diameter, because they can cause blockage of the ureter. In some cases, there can even be blood in the urine, which calls for emergency treatment. The most painful complication of urolithiasis is acute renal colic, which can also result in sepsis. In rare cases, urolithiasis can cause renal failure. 

Diagnosis

  • While performing a physical examination, the doctor uses palpation to examine the patient’s bowels and kidneys, to determine where the pain is coming from.
  • Urinalysis can reveal an excessive amount of salt and minerals, which can cause urolithiasis.
  • CT scanning can show detailed pictures of the bowel and kidneys, where stones can accumulate, and determine their size and location.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment ranges from observation to emergency treatment. In some cases, a person needs to be hospitalized for one to two weeks to surpass the acute stage of this disease. Suffering from acute colitis is also grounds for hospitalization. This condition is more common in children. During their stay in hospital, the patient may be given analgesics. Due to excessive dehydration, the patient may also be required to have enteral hydration.
  • In some cases, the patient will need to undergo surgical intervention to remove the stone, if it obstructs the bladder. It must be done to restore the urine flow. Such resection can be performed through catheterization. Another surgical option is a urinary tract drainage, which allows the urologist to get rid of the stones present in the bladder.

In most cases, conservative treatment is enough to treat urolithiasis. After undergoing treatment, the patient still needs to submit blood and urinary tests regularly to prevent the formation of new stones. 

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko