Pleurisy Treatment in Turkey
About Pleurisy
Key Highlights
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Accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of chest pain and inflammation.Non-invasive management options are often available first.Effective relief from sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens with breathing.Prevention of complications like a large pleural effusion or lung collapse.Comprehensive care coordinated by an Internal Medicine specialist familiar with systemic diseases.
Who is this surgery for?
- Sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens with breathing, coughing, or sneezing.
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
- Dry cough.
- Fever and chills, suggesting an infectious cause.
- Unexplained pleural effusion (fluid in the pleural space) found on imaging.
- Suspected underlying conditions like pneumonia, tuberculosis, autoimmune disease, or pulmonary embolism.
How to prepare
- Detailed medical history review, including recent illnesses, travel, and medication use.
- Physical examination, focusing on lung sounds with a stethoscope.
- Diagnostic imaging such as a chest X-ray or CT scan may be ordered.
- Blood tests to check for signs of infection, inflammation, or autoimmune markers.
- For a planned thoracentesis (fluid removal), patients may be asked to fast for a few hours.
Risks & possible complications
- Complications from underlying disease (e.g., sepsis from infection, progression of cancer).
- Development of a significant pleural effusion, which can compress the lung.
- Pleural fibrosis or scarring leading to reduced lung function.
- Risks associated with diagnostic procedures (e.g., pneumothorax or bleeding from thoracentesis or biopsy).
- Chronic pain in some cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Pain management with prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other analgesics.
- Rest and avoiding strenuous activity until pain subsides.
- Treating the underlying cause (e.g., completing a full course of antibiotics).
- Deep breathing exercises to maintain lung expansion and prevent complications.
- Follow-up appointments to ensure resolution and monitor lung function.
- If a procedure was performed (e.g., thoracentesis), monitoring the puncture site for signs of infection.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pleurisy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pleurisy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pleurisy. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pleurisy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pleurisy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing pleurisy.
Istanbul, Turkey
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