Before you fly
Reports, visa, what to pack, how to choose
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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
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart, and it can cause sharp chest pain, fever, and…
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- 7 answers
Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the tissues and bone supporting the teeth and, if untreated, can lead…
- 12 doctors
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory facial skin condition that causes small red bumps, irritation, and scaling around the mouth, and…
- 1 doctors
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease is a circulatory condition in which narrowed or blocked arteries reduce blood flow, usually to the legs,…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Peripheral Nerve
A peripheral nerve is any nerve outside the brain and spinal cord that carries sensation, movement or automatic body signals.…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves that can cause numbness, tingling, burning pain, weakness, or balance problems, often…
- 12 doctors
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Peripheral vascular diseases are conditions that narrow, block, or damage blood vessels outside the heart and brain, most often the…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection
Periprosthetic shoulder infection is a bacterial infection in the tissues and bone around an artificial shoulder joint. It may cause…
- 7 answers
Peritonsillar Abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus that forms in the tissues near a tonsil, usually as a complication…
- 5 doctors
- 7 answers
Perthes Disease
Perthes disease, also called Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, is a childhood hip condition in which blood supply to the top of the…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the airways caused by Bordetella pertussis. It begins…
- 7 answers
PET-CT in Turkey: Patient Preparation, Timing, and Scan Day Questions
PET-CT in Turkey usually needs fasting, timing around blood sugar and medicines, and a calm scan day plan. Here is…
- 7 answers
PET-CT Scan in Turkey: Travel and Preparation Guide
PET-CT Scan in Turkey: learn how to prepare, travel to Istanbul, what to bring, and how Acibadem supports imaging visits.
- 7 answers
PET-CT, MRI, or CT in Turkey: Which Scan Might You Need?
PET-CT, MRI, or CT in Turkey each serves a different purpose. This guide helps you understand which scan your doctor…
- 7 answers
Peyronie Disease
Peyronie disease is a condition in which scar tissue, called plaque, forms inside the penis, causing a bend, lump, indentation,…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which scar tissue forms inside the penis, causing curved, sometimes painful erections and possible…
- 1 doctors
PFAPA Syndrome
PFAPA syndrome is a childhood autoinflammatory condition causing regular, predictable episodes of high fever with sore throat, mouth ulcers and…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Pharmacy Guide for International Patients in Turkey
A practical pharmacy guide for international patients in Turkey, including prescriptions, medicine safety, refills, translations and travel tips.
- 7 answers
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
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