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Gallstones are pieces of solid materials that form in the gallbladder and when they block a bile duct and cause pain, you will need to get treatment right away. The treatment option for gallstones depends on how the symptoms are affecting your daily life, which includes laparoscopic surgery, open surgery, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
If you choose to undergo laparoscopic surgery (known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy), your surgeon will make small incisions in your abdomen to insert a laparoscope and special surgical instruments, which will be used to remove your gallbladder. With open surgery, your doctor will make a single large incision on your abdomen and the gallbladder is removed manually. If you undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), your surgeon will only remove gallstones from the bile duct without touching the gallbladder. All of these surgeries are performed under local or general anesthetic.
The length of stay in Armenia depends on which procedure you undergo. In general, you may need to stay for 7 to 14 days after surgery. During your stay, you will have to attend follow-up checkups and your surgeon may remove the stitches if they did not use dissolving stitches.
The type of procedure you undergo determines the recovery period. while you may be able to get back to your normal routine within 10 days after laparoscopic surgery, you may need to wait around 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery. If you undergo ERCP, you should be able to go back to work after several days.
A healthy and balanced diet is very important to stop gallstones from growing again. Your surgeon will give you instructions regarding dietary restrictions and exercises you need to perform in order to stay healthy after the treatment.
Gallstones treatment is known to be highly effective and successful, with about 90% of people have successful treatment. However, there are some risks and side effects to be aware of and the risks include infection, damage to the bile duct, bleeding, blood clots, and abdominal pain.
If surgery is not an option for you, medication to dissolve gallstones can be the alternative. However, it may take months or years of treatment to treat gallstones using medication. Also, the gallstones may form again if you stop taking the medication.
After the procedure, you will no longer experience the same symptoms you felt before the procedure and the risk of complication is decreased.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers
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Armenia has become a premium destination for medical tourism since the hospitals and clinics in the country are staffed with highly qualified professionals. This country has had a long association with medicine. Its 12th-century physician, Mkhitar Heratsi made a great contribution to numerous medical fields. Also, many Armenians helped to invent important medical innovations, such as the MRI machine and PET scan. These facts, coupled with lower costs high-quality healthcare, draw medical tourists from all around the world and most medical tourists come to this country for cosmetic surgery.
Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan, is the largest city in the country as well as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world. This city offers a perfect mix of ancient and modern as century-old buildings sit side by side with modern structures. With outdoor cafes lining its tree-filled boulevard, you can feel the vibrant atmosphere. The second-largest city in Gyumri which is filled with excitement as you will find trendy cafes and nightlife venues that are starting to pop up in the city. You can explore amazing museums, such as the Museum of the Aslamazyan Sisters and the Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life of Gyumri. Another popular place to visit is Dilijan, which is billed as the ‘Switzerland of Armenia.’ This city offers extremely beautiful scenery and pleasant weather.
Zvartnots International Airport is the main international airport in Armenia. This airport serves flights to and from many European and Asian cities, such as Paris, Dubai, Moscow, and Seoul. Since the country is pretty small, there are no domestic flights. Buses and trolleybuses run in cities, while taxis are widely available in city centers. Taxi fares should be negotiated before a journey as taxi drivers tend to overcharge.
Citizens from various countries, including Brazil, Australia, the UK, and the US, can visit and stay in Armenia for up to 180 days. Most other nationalities can apply for a visa on arrival or e-visa. It is best to check with the nearest Armenian embassy or consulate in your area.
December to February are the winter months, with cold temperatures and snowfall in the northern region. Spring, between March and May, is very pleasant with rain showers in March and April. Summer lasts from June to September, characterized by hot temperatures, long and dry days, as well as blue skies. In autumn, the temperatures will become cooler.