Chonburi hospital recommendation for minor (I hope) procedure.

[davidhen]

Hi folks,

 

I have a chronic nasal problem which compels me to breathe through my mouth most of the time, which in turn, severely disrupts my sleep. I have had 3 polypectomies back home (UK), the last of which having been carried out decades ago. The problem has recurred badly and I've endured it for about 4 months now, having tried rather unsuccessfully, to treat it with antibiotics, sprays and other drugs/methods.

I'm guessing that I'm going to need it (the polypectomy) again, or similar in order to be able to breathe/eat/sleep properly again. I'm also guessing, medicine having advanced greatly over the years, that any procedure could probably be carried out with minimal invasion, and as a day patient. 

One option would be to go home, and throw myself at the mercy of the NHS waiting list, not something that instills me with a lot of hope. The other option (if deemed safe, re Covid, and I've had my 2 jabs by the way) would be to pay to have it done here. I am currently living in Jomtien and do not have any health insurance.

Any suggestions as to a hospital recommendation/approximation of cost for such a procedure would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you.

David.

[Sheryl]

Impossible to talk about costs when it is not yet known what type of procedure, if any, is recommended.

 

First things first, you need a consultation with a good ENT. Emphasis on good, they are not all equal (to put it mildly) especially in Thailand.

 

With your history I recommend going into Bangkok and seeing this doctor, he is at St Louis which is a non-profit private hospital so less expensive than most private hospitals (though of course still more than a govt hospital would be)

 

https://zeekdoc.com/en/doctor/assoc-prof-songklot-aeumjaturapat-127?clinic_id=24

 

Here is the hospital website, the appointment function seems not to work i nthe English version (at least nto on my ocmputer) but you can call. Actually at St Louis usually do nto need an appointment, first come-first serve but should call to verify the doctor will be there

 

https://en.saintlouis.or.th/