Chest & Respiratory Care Clinic

The Chest & Respiratory Care Clinic specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory problems. The specialists at the clinic also provide the full range of treatments for a variety of chronic lung diseases such as tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and asthma.

(For more information, please see each clinic.)

Our state-of-the-art facilities and diagnostic tools deliver the highest levels of accuracy for every health assessment.

  • Computerized Tomography (Spiral CT Scan) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) allow non-invasive scanning at increased speed and provide and the most accurate and timely diagnosis without requiring an overnight stay in the hospital.
  • Ultrasonography
  • Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Unit helps identify problems with the performance of your lungs.
  • Gastro-Colonoscopy performs a diagnostic test that enables the physician to directly examine your entire digestive system.
  • Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic tool used to examine the inside of the respiratory tract.

There is no cause for concern about about lodging arrangements when you visit any of our top-rated clinics, as there is adequate space for treatment, as well as private consultations, for example with patients living with HIV, in addition to rooms for nutritional counseling and health education.

The Nephrology (Kidney) Clinic

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Recent statistical data shows that the prevalence of kidney disease among Thais is of mounting concern, as is the potential shortage of resources in the form of both medical personnel and advanced facilities to treat it. The Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Kidney Clinic has been recognized since its establishment for its excellence in treating a broad range of kidney problems, utilizing the latest diagnostic testing technology and an array of dialysis options.

The extensive team of specialized medical professionals at the clinic, including nephrologists and trained dialysis nurses, works in concert to create, implement and manage successful state-of-the-art dialysis programs, and strives round the clock to help patients and their families adjust to the changes kidney problems can bring.

The kidneys consist of two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, located near the middle of the back just beneath the rib cage. Kidneys are among the most important organs in the human body, functioning as a filtering system and removing waste and fluids from the body in the form of urine.

They also perform other vital jobs like regulating the body’s water, blood pH, and other minerals in the blood such as sodium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium; removing drugs and toxins introduced into the body; and releasing hormones into the blood to help the body regulate blood pressure, make red blood cells, and develop strong bones.

Diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), certain classes of medications and chemicals, and genetic diseases can compromise kidney function as can kidney stones, chronic kidney infections and urinary tract infections.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya’s Kidney Clinic provides:
  • On-call nephrologists who can always be reached whenever a patient is in need.
  • A modern artificial kidney unit (hemodialyzer) and private room for complication-free dialysis.
  • Well-trained attending dialysis technicians who stand by you as long as you are in our care.
Signs of kidney disease to watch out for include:
  • Changes in urine or the urinary tract such as dysuria (a burning or pain with urination) and hematuria (the presence of red blood cells in the urine).
  • Fever with severe paroxysmal low back pain.
  • Pale skin (anemia), weakness and fatigue.
  • Nocturia (frequent urination at nighttime).
  • Failing kidneys while undergoing dialysis.
  • Kidney transplants.
The clinic’s wide-ranging services include:
  • Hemodialysis. Our world-class dialysis unit provides patients with advanced hemodialysis, a process that removes waste products and excess fluids from the patient’s blood through a vein by circulating the blood through a machine that filters the waste products, after which the ‘cleaned’ blood is returned to the body. Our water treatment system for dialysis meets the standards established in the United States and utilizes state-of-the-art reverse osmosis to obtain the pure water necessary for treatment.
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Program. This procedure introduces dialysate into the abdominal cavity to remove waste products through the peritoneum (a membrane that surrounds the intestines and other organs in the abdominal cavity). Patients in need of peritoneal dialysis at home will be trained until they are confident about performing the procedure by themselves.
  • Individualized Dialysis Programs. Critically ill patients residing in the intensive care (ICU) or coronary care units (CCU) may receive such intervention as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy, as directed by our specialists.
  • Plasmapheresis. Plasmapheresis is the process by which the fluid part of the blood, called plasma, is separated from blood cells by a device known as a cell separator. The cells are then returned to the patient undergoing treatment, while the plasma is either treated or replaced with other fluids. This is used with patients suffering from certain types of blood or autoimmune diseases.
  • Hemoperfusion. With hemoperfusion, the patient’s blood is passed over an absorbent surface that removes certain types of chemicals and toxins. The procedure is useful for patients suffering from anclass=”hilight” overdose of medication or chemical poisoning.

(Please see the enclosed packages for details of our services.)

Other facilities for detection of kidney-related disorders include ultrasonography and a clinical chemistry laboratory for the diagnostic testing of both blood and urine analysis.

Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis

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A specific type of breast imaging that can produce results in 2D and 3D at the same time, taking about 10 seconds for each image and get a good result that helps detect cancer and makes diagnosis between the breast lump and tumor more accurate. Radiation oncologist can read the image in each dimension or each slices out a reconstruction image to analyze the shape and size of suspected lump. It can diagnose the difference between fat, connective tissue and lymphatic system to find small sized calcium that can signal the presence of cancer. Staging of the condition is a significant factor in the treatment as ‘the earlier the condition is found the more chance of cancer recover and treatment’.

3D Digital Mammogram comes with a low compression unlike the old device (X-ray) as the image goes in +/- 15º and displays a result in 3D. This makes the procedure less painful. Not only the radiation oncologist can read the result more accurate but also reduce recall rates and improves the quality of patients identification for breast biopsy of each patients.

Women age from 35 years old are advised to have breast examination every year or according to the specialist’s recommendation.

 

Advantages of 3 Tesla MRI in Musculoskeletal Imaging

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Clinical musculoskeletal MR imaging is now transitioning from 1.5T to 3T systems.

The advantages of higher field strength in the evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders are apparent since the better signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) can be applied in multiple fashions to improve imaging times and image resolution.

The potential for demonstrating and enhancing the visibility of several osseous, tendinous, cartilaginous, ligamentous and other intrinsic joint structures in faster scan time has been appreciated. Such clearer visualization of small structures and the pathology leads to potentially increased diagnostic accuracy. The potential of coil technology and parallel imaging for 3T MRI also helps produce superb images comparing to 1.5T systems. Excellent image quality has impressed referring orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists, plus the reduction in scan time has resulted in greater patient satisfaction and reduced anxiety. It has been shown that 3T MR imaging vastly improves diagnostic abilities in the musculoskeletal system, which means better patient care and management.

Better Image Quality, High Resolution

Better Positioning, More Comfort, 70 cm bore

Better Technology, Digital Broadband MR

 

Diarrhea

 

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Travelers require considerable care to avoid “diarrhea”. If you do succumb to diarrhea, its intensity will depend on how much contaminated food or drink you con

1.  Eat food served steaming hot and cooked to order rather than food left out on trays or in chafing dishes.  Among fruits, choose those that have to be peeled (like oranges, bananas) rather than those you consume with the skin intact (like grapes).  Bread is usually safe.  Choose bottled soft drinks over freshly squeezed fruit juices or locally produced drinks like “nam oy” (sugar cane juice).  Buffets, a great way to try a variety of local foods and also one of the best way to contact diarrhea !

2. Avoid salads, uncooked fresh vegetables, and all shellfish.

3. Microorganisms clinging to people’s hands are a major source of contamination.  Do not eat anything that has been touched by hands.

4. Drinks with cube ice or tube ice are safe; drinks made with crushed ice or chipped ice from blocks are not.

Should you get a persistent case of diarrhea, remember to drink lots of fluids, as dehydration is a particular problem.  If children come down with diarrhea, it can be very serious and a physician should be contacted to recommend rehydration salts.  You should also contact a physician anytime you pass blood, have violent diarrhea or vomiting, as these are symptomatic of Amoebic Dysentery and haemorrhagic fevers like Cholera or Yellow Fever, and thus life-threatening.