Medical Tourism In India

[minisoji]

These days, traveling to far away exotic places has acquired an entirely new meaning. Rejuvenating in a vacation is literally living upto its meaning. Medical tourism in India is the latest that has caught the attention of the tourists. Medical tourism, also known as health tourism can be defined as the trend or the practice of traveling to another country in order to avail medical facilities or health care as well as touring the place. India has emerged as one of the hottest destinations for medical tourism.

In India, medical tourism provides not just affordable and good quality medical services, but also the opportunity of enjoying a blissful vacation. The most popular medical treatments sought after by tourists coming to India are hip replacement, heart surgery, bone marrow transplant, etc. The cost in India is around one-tenth of the cost in US and UK, which makes it all the more feasible and attractive to the potential customer.

A person traveling to India as a medical tourist can look forward to a variety of options in health care like Ayurvedic treatments, latest allopathic treatments, homeopathy and also opt for specified treatment like dental surgery, cosmetic surgery, etc. The fact that India is a popular tourist destination as well as the affordability of medical services is what makes medical tourism a viable option for the growth of the economy.

However, you have to follow certain precautions while touring in India, more so because you are under medical supervision. Apart from not stressing too much and taking your medications on time, you are not supposed to eat outside or try local food. Avoid going out in the sun and stay away from over-populated areas. You are required to consult your physician before embarking on a leisure tour. With these main precautions in mind, you are sure to have a wonderful time enjoying health tourism in India.

[julie1]

I have heard about it but i would like to know if there is any restriction for going to places.. I mean do we have to go to certain places only?

[minisoji]

You have to get the advantage of the opportunity in various hospitals and health care providers across India.

[sasajovanovic]

No thanks...:(