Sheryl

In Thailand recommend this doctor at St Louis hospital in Bangkok : DR.NARONGSAK JONGSIRI https://www.saintlouis.or.th/en/index Cost will vary depending on whether open or laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic is easier on the patient (smaller incision) but technically more3 complex to perform and more costly. This doctor can do either. Note that in case of choosing laparoscopic, it sometimes proves necessary to switch mid-surgery to open approach anyhow and you still have to pay the added laparoscopic cost. Very approximately, will cost about 125k baht for open approach and 200K for laparoscopic, assuming you opt for semi private room , but need to confirm with the hospital. I believe you could get this done for less in Viet Nam and there are some quite good private international hospitals there. e.g (Hanoi) https://www.hfh.com.vn/en/node/30 https://cih.com.vn/en/ (HCHM) https://www.vinmec.com/en/ I suggest you contact these first unless you are planning to come to Thailand anyhow. No value added to getting something like this done in Thailand vs. VN....just added cost.

Not remotely the Embassy's (UK or any other) job to negotiate costs or payment plan. I much doubt hospital would agree to a payment plan for a patient being sent back to the UK - they know there is no way to enforce it.

Rather dradtic (and expensive) treatment. Are ED drugs not working for you?

There is no research on use of Cialis for control of general hypertension, only pulmonary arterial hypertension. Studies have shown that Cialis does not significantly lower BP in people with normal BP nor in people with hypertension who are on BP meds. So unlikely it can substitute for other meds to treat hypertension. There are many different tupes of BP medication. Which have you tried so far and with what side effects? Have you already tried low sodium diet, weight loss and exercise? Do you monitor your BP at home? How high is it? Readings at hospital can be misleading.

Hordes of them at Bumrungrad, having plastic surgery and the like.

They send their citizens to Bangkok for health care.

For what you describe: National University Hospital Singapore.

Medical city Clark is in the Philippines. I think he meant to say somewhere in Singapore OR Medical City Clark in the Philippines.

It would much depend on the problem.

Lical pharmacist was probably not a pharmacist. They seldom are. Telling people to get something from a hodpital is standard response for anything they do not have.

I think he had a CT (which is what he demanded) with rectal contrast media. Not unusual. He certainly did not just have a BE xray.

I am not clear what the purpose of your post is. Are you complaining about the cost? it was you who insisted on the CT, which was likely the biggest ticket item. Might have been possible to diagnose the stones with ultrasound. Liver cysts are common and nothing to do with your pain. Gallstones and kidney stones (not clear which hyo uhave), o nthe otjher hand, would. There are no "best" hospitals only best doctors. Who often work at more than one hospital. Going to any particular hospital, expensive or otherwise, never guarantees you wuill get the best care. I suggest that next time, unless a life-threatening emergency, you select an appropriately qualified specialist and go when he/she is available,

As far as I know diclofenac is available only as tablet and gel in Thailand.

P.S. There is perfectly competent health care to be had in the Philinnes if you select carefully and will likely cost less. especially taking travel costs into account. Suggest this US trained hand specialist https://handsurgeons.ph/doctors/henry-calleja/ Or either of these senior members of the Philippine (Association of hand Surgeons (click on "onboard doctors) https://handsurgeons.ph/hospital/de-los-santos-medical-center/

This particular hospital is mid range in cost. While you can just show up (come an hour early so that you can register and get a patient number etc), it is best to call to confirm he will be there. Note that he is only there on Sunday mornings. The same doctor can also be seen at: https://www.siphhospital.com/en/medical-services/find-doctor?doctor_id=209&medical_id=&day=&startTime=&endTime= https://www.thonburihospital.com/searchdoctor However both these places are on the Thonburi side of the river, which may not be so convenient, and English speaking on the part of other than the doctor is minimal to none. In addition I am not sure prices would be any less, they might in the case of SIPH even be more. Phyathai2 by contrast is near Victory Monument so quite central and easily reached by BTS.

Most of the people behind pharmacy counters here -- even in white coats -- are not actual pharmacists.

Absolutely true and there is also a widespread tendency to shrug off the risk of side effects. Very necessary to yourself research any and all medications you take, including possible side effects and interactions with other medications. But be sure to do so on a reliable website. Lots of nonsense can be found through google. In particular, many Thai doctors seem never to have "gotten the memo" about risks of NSAIDs (they prescribe them like candy) and quinolones (often prescribe them when alternatives are possible).

This is an excellent hand specialist: https://phyathai2international.com/doctor.php?pid=148&lang=en

Overprescription/consumption of medicine is indeed a deeply ingrained cultural habit. Thai patients expect to receive multiple drugs at every visit. Government hospitals to only do nto make money by over-prescribing, they lose money (since the national health schemes pay on a capitation basis). Yet they still do it.

Closed as per He;lath Forum Ruile#4 4. Posting/pinning of news articles: The forum is for members to seek advice on health/beauty related matters. it is not the place for general dissemination of news, research findings etc. Members are not to post news articles/research findings unless in the context of a discussion specific to an ASEAN NOW member's health/beauty related problem. https://aseannow.com/topic/224498-health-forum-rules/ please note that mass media is nto a very good source of health information -- they tend to oversimplify and also exaggerate. Also please note the term "could". There is no indication to date that this is happening (over course, aging populations will have more Parkinsons). The research referred to was based on an army camp which had extreme levels of exposure.

I can't say for certain but in terms of government hospitals the most likely would be Chonburi regional hospital. Among private BPH is likely but I cannot verify.

You are right. I must have mispelled it in the search.

It is not a restricted drug and you will have no problems as long as you have proof of prescription and quantities are consistent with personal use for a month or so. Odds are you won't even be checked but if you are, this fully meets requirements. Technically the rule on quantity now is 30 day supply (used to be 90) but this does not seem strictly enforced as on gas it looks consistent with personal use.

Improvement after a stroke can continue for up to 6 months and is indeed quite gradual. Some deficits an be permanent but for now, stay hopeful. The most important thing is to prevent another stroke for which control of hypertension and lipids is essential. Most people do fine on statins and if you do not, there are other drugs (though more expensive). Just do not ignore the issue, it is a major risk factor for future strokes. They should also have put you on low dose aspirin or an anticoagulant -- did they? Lastly strokes are often preceded by what are called "mini-strokes" - -so if you have any more episodes of this sort (or other episodes of feeling "strange") do not delay, go straight to a (good) hospital. The effects of a stroke, if of the thrombotic type, can be averted if given a medication to dissolve the clot within 90 minutes of onset. Only higher level hospitals can do this. Where do you live?

Not avalaible in Thailand and also a quinolone which OP is afraid to take. Pripr poster's comment about seriosu side effects not being that common are, however, correct. In fact the tendon injury OP is concerned about occurs in less than 0.5% of people...and tmainly occur with prolonged use; MGEN needs only 7 day course. If I were OP I would go ahead and take Moxifloxacin provided the diagnosis has been confirmed i.e. PCR test and is not a self diagnosis.