The tonsils are lymphoid tissues located on either side of the throat that play a role in protecting against infections. They are important in the functioning of the immune system in childhood, but their importance decreases with age. If the tonsils become frequently inflamed, permanently enlarged, or cause other health problems, their removal may be warranted.
Proctology is the branch of medicine that deals with the last 20cm of the rectum. "The vast majority of patients usually come to us with a hemorrhoid. I think it is extremely important to ask the patient thoroughly about the symptoms, their nature and duration at the beginning of the proctological examination, as without this a wrong diagnosis could be made." In this article, Dr. Diána Mocsári, Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s proctologist, summarizes the most common diseases and informs us about the examination.
Ophthalmology is a medical specialty that deals with the structure, function and diseases of the eye. Ophthalmology investigates and treats refraction defects of the eye and diseases of the eyeball. Early detection of many eye diseases is of paramount importance: small corrections and medication can prevent symptoms from becoming more severe, which may result in more serious visual impairment or require more drastic intervention in the future.
More and more people are interested in topics that start with ’psych-’, but sometimes people confuse what a psychiatrist does, and the differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. The main difference is in undergraduate education because a psychology degree can be obtained from the Faculty of Humanities of universities, while a psychiatry degree can be obtained as a professional examination following a general medical degree.
If detected in time, skin cancer is curable. Our dermatologist, Dr. Zsófia Hatvani, explains the advantages of state-of-the-art videodermatoscopic screening and the importance and procedure of annual dermatological screening.
At Dr. Rose Private Hospital, we use state-of-the-art digital devices for x-ray and mammography examinations. The completed x-ray and mammograph images are also available online for our patients. The unique link to the gallery and how to access it will be emailed to our patients. The images can be downloaded - even from a mobile phone - for later saving, and we provide your doctor with a view of the image findings in medical format (DICOM). Previous x-rays can be of great help in diagnosing and setting up the optimal treatment plan.
Animal or plant protein fragments or allergens can all damage our immune system, causing excessive and abnormal functioning, and leading to allergic diseases. Depending on the organ system involved, the allergic reaction may cause respiratory, dermatological or gastrointestinal symptoms. In our allergy clinic we deal with the diagnosis and treatment of these disease groups.
Pediatric orthopedists are mainly consulted by parents whose children have spinal problems and various leg deformities. Fortunately, most orthopedic problems can be solved without surgery. Dr. Imre Dreissiger, a pediatric orthopedic specialist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, summarizes the most important points to bear in mind.