Numbness in the hands – symptoms of a tunnel syndrome
Several things could cause the weakness and numbness of the hands and the arms, from spinal disorders through vascular lesions to overdose. However, only a few people have heard about a common cause of these symptoms, the tunnel syndrome. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of tunnel syndrome. What is a tunnel […]
How should I choose the best CT/MRI scan provider?
There are more and more service providers who offer CT or MRI scans everywhere. Choosing the right one among them could be challenging. Different price ranges, medical terms, technical aspects; many of us have a hard time navigating among all this unfamiliar knowledge. Now we’re here to help you: We compiled 9+1 features which are extremely important when choosing a […]
How to ease your anxiety during an MRI scan
Nobody has “getting MRI scans” listed as their favorite free time activity which is totally understandable. However for some of us undergoing such procedure is more than just inconvenience. Being trapped in a tube with no room to move around can be frustrating even for the bravest. If you suffer from claustrophobia (an irrational fear […]
What to pack into your hospital bag?
Most of us have visited hospitals. Or at least we have friends or family who had to pay a visit, so we know exactly what to (and what not to) expect. Lack of hygiene and equipment in the wards and common rooms, rooms full of people with zero privacy and no peace of mind. Doctors […]
Can I really save thousands on my surgery abroad?
Medical tourism (also known as people travelling abroad to have medical treatment) has a constantly growing popularity especially among British and Irish patients as the treatment prices are the highest there. Only from the UK an estimated 60.000 people are taking advantage of these opportunities. Getting that way-too-long-postponed treatment while being a tourist and seeing a […]
World Tuberculosis Day
Today is World Tuberculosis Day. In 1884 at the 24th of March Robert Koch discovered the bacteria responsible for this deadly disease. We at Hmedical Hungary use this day to remember of the importance of prevention and screenings to fight off tuberculosis. At least once a year it’s highly recommended to get a Chest x-ray or LDCT done. Chest x-ray is […]
Laparoscopic or open gallbladder removal surgery?
Which one should I choose? Gallbladder removal is needed in several different cases: for example painful or recurrent gallstones or gallbladder inflammation. These days up to 90% of gallbladder removal is done with laparoscope which means there is no big incision on the abdomen, and faster recovery time. However there are a lot of different factors your doctor takes […]
World Health Day 2017 – Depression: let’s talk
In 1948 on this day the World Health Organization (WHO) started their tireless work as a part of the UN. Now today, the 7th of April we should stop for a moment to remember and thank to WHO their efforts to make the world a better place, and to think of our health as not […]
Parkinson’s disease
This year we celebrate the 200th anniversary of James Parkinson’s book. The book with the title “An essay on the shaking Palsy” was the first time anyone writing about this disease, which was named after its author, James Parkinson. Since that time every year on the 11th of April -his birthday – we celebrate the international day of Parkinson’s […]
Laparoscopic or open surgery for hernia repair?
When is it needed? When you have hernia it means, that a part of an organ (such as your bowel) exits the wall of the cavity, where it normally should be in. Hernias can appear at several places of your body but it’s most common on the abdomen, especially in the groin area. Children, elderly […]