Before you fly
Reports, visa, what to pack, how to choose
- Root Canal Cost in Turkey: Tooth-Saving Prices3 min
- Botox Cost in Turkey: Per-Area and Per-Unit Prices4 min
- Lip Filler Cost in Turkey: Per-ml Prices Explained3 min
Guides
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Your journey, guide by guide
1,290 practical guides, arranged in the order you will need them — from the day you decide to the day you are back home. Pick a stop and the library below narrows to it.
On arrival
Airport pickup, hotel, first day at the hospital
- Airport Wheelchair Assistance: How to Book It for a Medical Trip2 min
- First Day at the Hospital in Turkey: What to Expect8 min
- Airport Arrival and Hospital Transfer Guide in Turkey9 min
Treatment days
What happens in the hospital, step by step
- How Long Does Anesthesia Last? Wear-Off Times by Type3 min
- Brazilian Butt Lift in Turkey: Treatment Guide16 min
- Coronary Bypass Surgery in Turkey: Treatment Guide17 min
Recovery
Pain, wound care, when you can fly
- Travel Insurance After Cancer: What Patients Should Know2 min
- When Can You Drive After Anesthesia or Sedation?2 min
- Hysterectomy Recovery: Week by Week7 min
Back home
Follow-up, results, life afterwards
- Private MRI, CT and Check-Up Costs in Turkey: How Scans Are Priced4 min
- Dental Implants in Turkey vs At Home: Key Differences for Patients16 min
- Preventing Infection During Medical Travel8 min
Showing Diseases Clear all
Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection, and commonly leads to sore throat,…
- 18 doctors
Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria is a rare inherited metabolic disorder in which the body cannot properly break down the amino acid phenylalanine, causing…
- 5 doctors
- 7 answers
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that produces excess stress hormones, often causing high blood pressure, headaches,…
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Phimosis
Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin cannot be fully retracted over the head of the penis, causing symptoms…
- 5 doctors
- 7 answers
Phimosis And Paraphimosis
Phimosis and paraphimosis are foreskin conditions in uncircumcised males. Phimosis is a foreskin too tight to pull back over the…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Phobias
A phobia is an intense, persistent fear of a specific object or situation, out of proportion to the real danger…
- 12 doctors
- 5 answers
Phosphate Disorders
Phosphate disorders occur when blood phosphate is too low (hypophosphataemia) or too high (hyperphosphataemia). Both are usually signs of an…
- 6 doctors
- 5 answers
Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare growths arising from the breast's connective tissue. Most are benign, some are borderline,…
- 7 answers
Pilonidal Sinus
Pilonidal sinus is a small tunnel or cyst that usually forms in the skin near the tailbone, often due to…
- 5 doctors
- 7 answers
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, deep in the buttock, irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve,…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Pituitary Adenoma
Pituitary adenoma is a usually noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland that can affect hormone production and cause symptoms such…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Pituitary Tumor
A pituitary tumor is an abnormal, usually noncancerous growth in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. It…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Placenta Accreta
Placenta accreta is a pregnancy complication in which the placenta grows too deeply into the wall of the uterus and…
- 6 doctors
- 7 answers
Placenta Previa
Placenta previa is a pregnancy condition in which the placenta lies low in the uterus and partly or completely covers…
- 5 doctors
- 7 answers
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, caused by irritation or tiny tears in the thick band of…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion is a buildup of excess fluid between the layers of tissue around the lungs, which can cause shortness…
- 1 doctors
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is inflammation of the tissue lining the lungs and chest wall, causing sharp chest pain that often worsens with…
- 5 doctors
- 7 answers
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing symptoms such as cough, fever,…
- 12 doctors
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is a collapsed lung caused by air collecting between the lung and chest wall, which can lead to sudden…
- 10 doctors
Polycystic Kidney
Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited condition in which many fluid-filled cysts grow in the kidneys, gradually damaging healthy tissue…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited condition in which fluid-filled cysts grow in the kidneys, gradually enlarging them and potentially…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in which irregular ovulation, excess androgen activity, and multiple small ovarian follicles…
- 12 doctors
Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera is a rare blood cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, causing the…
- 12 doctors
Polydactyly
Polydactyly is a congenital condition in which a baby is born with one or more extra fingers or toes, and…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
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