Medical Tourism in Kerala: Medical Tourism is a developing concept whereby people from all over the world visit India for their medical and relaxation needs. The reason India is a favorable destination is because of its infrastructure and technology which is in par with those in USA, UK and Europe. India has some of the best hospitals and treatment centers in the world with the best facilities. In recent years, Kerala has become one of the most favorable tourist destinations in India. Kerala, called as Gods own country is ornamental with emerald backwaters, serene beaches and lush green coconut groves. It is located in the southwest section of India. It has established itself as a prominent destination of world leisure tourism for its natural beauty and cultural assets. Recently Kerala has attained a pride of place in the field of medicine. For many years Kerala has been offering Ayurvedic treatments. Besides Ayurveda, Kerala has now got experienced allopathic medical professionals and well equipped hospitals that offer treatments of western standards at an affordable price. In recent years, patients from western countries have started choosing Kerala as a destination for treatment of various diseases due to high quality services and lower treatment costs. Apart from providing high-quality medical care at low prices, the area is relatively easy to access and boasts of a temperate climate all the year round. Visitors will be able to communicate easily with their doctors and the public and will have the finest amenities available, both in the hospital and their hotels. In Kerala, medical tourism is growing at the rate of 30 percent each year. Kerala offers high quality, world class health treatment at only 25 percent of the cost of treatment in UK, USA and other European countries. The quality of medical treatment here is of world class, with many of the doctors holding western qualifications. Many factors have led to the increase in the popularity of medical tourism in Kerala: Traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Siddha are widely popular in the state, and draws increasing numbers of tourists. Incredibly competitive cost for packages of medical treatment and surgery compared to other countries. Well connected by Air from major medical tourism markets in the Middle East European markets and South Asia. The tropical climate of Kerala is best suited for any medical treatment and rejuvenation therapy. Cost of health care treatments is 60 -80% low Improving technology and standards of care. Easier communication with majority English speaking public World class Resorts & Hotels. Tourists flock to Gods Own Country to be cured. Located in southern India, Kerala has always been the hub of traditional or, more popular alternative medicine. But, now Kerala is also recognized as the medical tourism hotspot for modern medicine. Kerala has been popular with foreigners visiting to India, for its scenic beauty as well as its traditional cure systems of Ayurveda and Siddha. They are still recognized as few best forms of rejuvenation by the weary westerners. And it is still a big draw for the tourists. But now what have emerged as a more prominent attraction for the medical tourists are the modern medical treatments. Kerala has emerged as the destination for most medical tourists coming to India. This has come about through various reasons. Kerala was already well known as an alternative medicine place. In the course of it, foreigners started discovering that the state also has a pool of world class doctors. There is a supply of well trained nursing personnel. And a wide network of hospitals and nursing homes to cater to a patients all needs. Kerala also benefitted from the wide Diaspora spread across the globe. The word of mouth has been a potent marketing for the medical tourism in Kerala. Kerala is unique in that both the traditional as well as the modern medicines is flourishing in the state and both are widely popular among the foreign medical tourists visiting. Coming to the specifics, Kerala offers medical tourists: 1.Ayurveda: One of the oldest medicine system, developed in India, Ayurveda is accepted as a form of healing without any side effects. Ayurveda relies on removing the root cause of any disease. Ayurveda is preferred by medical tourists in cases of stress relief, spondylosis, slipped disc, bone and joint problems and back injuries etc. Kerala has a sprinkle of ayurveda resorts where ayurveda practitioners provide treatments to the patients. 2.Cardiac: Kerala offers a world class treatment in cardiac treatment. With specialty hospitals, world class doctors and a caring nursing staff, cardiac care in Kerala has proved to be an attractive medical solution for foreign tourists. Besides it also helps that there is a quick scheduling of surgery, which is very convenient for the patients. Kerala offer advanced cardiac care procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, angioplasty, bypass surgery and interventional cardiac catherisation with hospitals equipped with the latest equipment including Color Doppler, Echocardiography and Nuclear Scanning etc. The cost roughly comes to about one-third to half the cost of the same operation in any western country. 3.Dental Care: From routine dental procedures to cosmetic dentistry procedures, Kerala dentists are offering it all. And the price is almost minimal. 4.Fertility Treatment: It is a specialized treatment for patients who are not able to conceive naturally. After medical checkups to determine the physiological causes of infertility, the appropriate assisted reproductive technique is prescribed. It is approximately 50-80% cheaper than the same treatment in USA. The fertility hospitals are fully equipped with best of modern operation theaters and trained gynecologists team and support staff. 5.Transplants: Kerala is widely emerging as the most preferred location for transplant surgeries in India. These include heart, kidney, and liver transplant. Liver transplant is estimated to be 50% cheaper than any place in India, and almost six times cheaper than in the west. The costs of most transplant surgeries are as much as 8 -10 cheaper from that of USA and UK. 6.Neurosurgery: It is a highly specialized form of surgery. It is associated with the diagnosis and the treatment of disorders to the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. It covers a range of surgical procedures including brain surgery for tumors, aneurysms and head injuries, besides micro-discectomy, laminectomy, corpectomy and spinal fusion for the spine. 7.Ophthalmology: Specialized eye hospitals in Kerala offer world class eye treatments at a reasonable price. The treatment includes diagnosis of the medical condition to its treatment and follow-up care. 8.Orthopedic Treatment: Various diseases related to the human bones comes under orthopedics. Hospitals offer orthopedic surgery such as hip replacement, knee replacement and Spinal surgery and treatment of fractures. 9.General Surgery: These include surgery for various medical conditions. It may include routine thoracic, abdominal and pelvic surgery, as well as surgery to correct musculo-skeletal conditions and the removal of abnormal growths. The reasons for Keralas popularity among the medical tourists are not wide to seek. It provides a world class treatment. The doctors of Kerala have a wide reputation. The prices are cheapest for such superior quality treatment. The state is easily accessible. With a temperate climate all through the year, it suits the recuperation of the patient. With a medical professionals conversing in English, patients find it easier to communicate with their nursing staff. Besides, with its beautiful nature, the patients have an enjoyable holiday along with their treatment.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:58:32 +0000
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