Polyradiculoneuropathy Treatment in Turkey
About Polyradiculoneuropathy
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive diagnosis for complex neurological symptoms like progressive weakness, numbness, and pain.Helps differentiate between various causes of nerve damage, such as autoimmune, infectious, or metabolic origins.Guides targeted treatment strategies, which can halt disease progression and promote nerve recovery.Involves a multidisciplinary approach, often combining diagnostic tests with therapeutic interventions.Essential for managing potentially serious conditions that can affect breathing and mobility if untreated.
Who is this surgery for?
- Rapidly progressive weakness in the limbs, often starting in the legs and ascending.
- Sensory disturbances like numbness, tingling (paresthesia), or pain in multiple limbs.
- Loss of deep tendon reflexes (areflexia).
- Suspected autoimmune neuropathies such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).
- Neurological symptoms following a viral or bacterial infection.
- Unexplained difficulty with walking, balance, or coordination.
- Autonomic dysfunction symptoms like blood pressure fluctuations or abnormal heart rate.
How to prepare
- Detailed neurological history and physical examination by the neurologist.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (like blood thinners) as advised, especially if a lumbar puncture is planned.
- Fasting may be required for several hours if sedation is used for tests like EMG.
- Wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to the appointment.
- Arranging for transportation home, as procedures or tests can be fatiguing.
- Informing the doctor of all current medications, allergies, and medical conditions.
Risks & possible complications
- Discomfort, pain, or bruising at the site of needle insertion for tests or IV therapies.
- Headache or back pain following a lumbar puncture (spinal tap).
- Risks associated with immunomodulatory treatments: allergic reactions, fever, blood pressure changes, or increased infection risk.
- Potential for incomplete response to treatment or relapse of symptoms.
- Rare complications from procedures include infection, bleeding, or nerve injury.
- Long-term disability if diagnosis and treatment are significantly delayed.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery focuses on monitoring vital signs and neurological function, often in a hospital setting for severe cases.
- Participation in physical and occupational therapy is crucial to regain strength, mobility, and function.
- Management of neuropathic pain with prescribed medications.
- Close outpatient follow-up with the neurologist to monitor progress and adjust treatment.
- Graal return to daily activities as strength and endurance improve.
- Ongoing immunotherapy (like IVIG infusions) may be required for chronic forms on an outpatient basis.
- Psychological support may be beneficial to cope with the recovery journey.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering polyradiculoneuropathy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for polyradiculoneuropathy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Medical Park Bahçelievler, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 polyradiculoneuropathy. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists 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 polyradiculoneuropathy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Polyradiculoneuropathy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing polyradiculoneuropathy.
Instabul, Turkey
150 Doctors
Sarah Jones, a 42-year-old high school...
Sarah Jones, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, began experiencing strange symptoms six months ago. It started with persistent tingling in her feet, like they were 'asleep,' which gradually spread up her legs. Over time, she developed weakness, struggling to climb the stairs to her classroom and dropping beakers in her lab. The fatigue was overwhelming, forcing her to nap after school. Her primary care doctor suspected a vitamin deficiency, but supplements did nothing. A neurologist, Dr. Chen, listened intently to her story of frustration and fear, fear of losing her mobility and her ability to keep up with her students and children. He suspected an autoimmune process affecting her nerves and recommended a diagnostic procedure: a nerve conduction study and electromyography (EMG) to confirm polyradiculoneuropathy. The procedure was uncomfortable; the small electrical shocks and needle insertions made her flinch, but the technician was gentle and explained each step. The results confirmed Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Emotionally, Sarah felt a grim validation, her suffering had a name. This led to a treatment plan of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusions. After several months of treatment, the progression halted. The tingling lessened, and her strength slowly returned. She can now walk the school halls without a cane. The journey from fear and uncertainty to having a diagnosis and a treatment path has been profound. She feels hopeful again, regaining control over her life and her role as an educator and mom.