When faced with blood diseases, many people seek treatment where they are guaranteed the highest quality of medical services. One of the clinics that successfully addresses thrombocytopenia and other blood pathologies is Top Ihilov Clinic. Treatment here is conducted according to the latest international protocols, ensuring the use of only modern, evidence-based therapeutic methods. They serve as a guarantee of successful treatment for both acute and chronic forms of the disease. The hematologists at the clinic create an individualized treatment program for each patient, selecting the type of therapy that promises the highest outcome. An important factor in success is determining the cause of this pathological condition. The modern diagnostic methods used at Top Ihilov allow for 100% accuracy in identifying the cause of thrombocytopenia and, based on the obtained data, using modern therapy to eliminate the source of the pathology. The best indicator of how successful thrombocytopenia treatment is in Israel is the feedback from those who have already turned to Top Ihilov Clinic with this problem and have been able to overcome it thanks to the efforts of the doctors.
Current Therapy Methods
The problem of insufficient platelet concentration in the blood can be caused by hereditary factors or arise due to adverse external factors or previous illnesses. Before starting therapy, doctors thoroughly study the medical history and diagnostic data, which helps to find the most effective method for correcting the condition that leads to a decrease in platelet levels. In some cases (for example, if mild thrombocytopenia occurs in a pregnant woman), doctors prefer not to conduct treatment, as there is a high likelihood that the platelet count will restore itself shortly. However, severe forms require mandatory treatment.
Conservative Therapy. A deficiency of folic acid and vitamin B can lead to the development of thrombocytopenia; in some cases, taking medications containing these substances helps to correct blood parameters and bring them back to normal. Hormonal glucocorticoid medications may also be used in therapy. They act as immunosuppressants: suppressing immune reactions that lead to increased destruction of platelets. The drug therapy regimen includes medications that strengthen blood vessel walls and prevent excessive fibrinolysis (dissolution of blood clots). Top Ihilov uses new generation medications, some of which are developments by Israeli medical scientists. They have a high efficacy rate and minimal side effects.
Splenectomy. One of the causes that can lead to thrombocytopenia is excessive spleen function – the organ where platelets are processed. This is characteristic of congenital diseases, such as von Willebrand disease. In these cases, a complete removal of the organ is an effective method of combating the disease. The splenectomy operation is performed using an endoscopic method, which is the most progressive, minimally invasive surgical approach. Previously, a large surgical incision was made to remove the spleen, but now it is possible to extract the organ through small, a few centimeters, punctures in the body. The surgeon introduces surgical instruments and an endoscope into these openings – a device that illuminates the surgical area and transmits its image to a monitor. The minimally invasive operation is beneficial because, due to the small incisions, the risk of infection in the surgical wound is significantly reduced, and blood loss is minimized. After healing, small scars remain on the body, and the recovery period takes several days.
Blood Detoxification. Extracorporeal blood purification yields good results in various forms of the disease. The patient undergoes a plasmapheresis procedure: a certain amount of blood is taken, plasma is separated from it, cleaned of toxins, and then reintroduced into the patient’s bloodstream. In some cases, a transfusion of donor platelet mass may be undertaken.
After treatment and remission, the patient must undergo regular examinations, which, in the event of a relapse, will allow doctors to start therapy as early as possible. Although the return of thrombocytopenia is possible, the hematologists at the clinic do everything possible to achieve complete recovery. A significant factor in preventing exacerbation is the lifestyle of the person who has experienced thrombocytopenia. Upon discharge, the doctor provides detailed instructions on how to behave to avoid a recurrence of the disease.
Diagnosis
The deficiency of platelet concentration in the blood can occur for various reasons:
- Due to insufficient production of platelets
- Due to increased destruction of blood platelets
- Due to increased consumption of platelets
The diagnosis conducted at the clinic helps to understand what leads to the disruption of thrombocytopoiesis, as well as to determine which type of treatment will be most effective. Thanks to the fact that the diagnostic center at Top Ihilov uses new diagnostic technologies, the accuracy of the diagnosis is 100%.
Another undeniable advantage is the speed of conducting examinations, as not all patients have the opportunity to spend weeks on diagnostics. The examination schedule is structured so that by the third day of their stay in Israel, the patient receives a complete understanding of their condition and recommendations from the medical council regarding the necessary treatment.
First Day
The patient arrives from the airport to the clinic and goes for a consultation with the treating hematologist.
Second Day
In the clinic's diagnostic center, blood tests are conducted: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation assessment, immunological testing. These studies help determine the state of the blood and the possible underlying cause of the pathology. A bone marrow biopsy helps to clarify where the process of platelet destruction is occurring.
Third Day
A medical council is convened, where specialized doctors analyze the diagnostic research data and outline a therapy plan.
For patients who cannot come for examination in Israel, there is a service for a “second opinion” from a doctor. Via Skype, without leaving their home, the patient learns the opinion of the leading hematologist at the clinic regarding the correctness of the diagnosis made by local doctors and the chosen therapy methods. The Top Ihilov doctor also offers a therapy plan that the patient can present to their treating physician for adjustment of treatment. To use the “second opinion” service, a request must be submitted on the website. Those patients who decide to come to Top Ihilov for treatment after the video consultation receive their first in-person consultation for free.
Cost of Thrombocytopenia Treatment in Israel
At Top Ihilov, treatment is conducted at state rates, costing 30-50% less than similar quality and effective treatment in Germany or the USA. Although there are strictly fixed prices for each procedure or operation in the clinic (which can be learned by filling out a request on the website), the number of medications, procedures, and the scale of the operation are determined based on the individual clinical picture observed in the patient.
Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov
- 100% accurate diagnosis
- Experienced hematologists
- Latest medications and procedures
- Minimally invasive nature of surgeries
- High therapy results
- Moderate prices, without the need for prepayment
- Visa-free regime with CIS countries