Treating liver disease does not only take a physical & emotional toll on the patient, family & loved ones, but it also takes a toll financially. In fact,  one of the most common questions we are asked at Medivisit is:  What is the total cost of treatment in India? And this applies to all kinds of disease treatment. However, for an expensive procedure like liver transplant and liver resection, cost is especially important.

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all pricing. A lot of variables are involved. In this article, we have provided a detailed guide to understanding liver treatment in India.

Why Cost of Liver Disease Treatment in India Varies

While we’d like to give an exact figure or a range, this might be misleading as many factors influence and determine the cost. These include:

The type of liver disease

Different liver diseases require different treatment methods; for example, treating hepatitis with medication will cost less than treating cirrhosis via liver resection or outright transplant. [1]

The stage of liver disease

Chronic liver diseases typically go through 4 stages [Hepatitis, Fibrosis, Cirrhosis, and Liver failure]. Early-stage diseases require less invasive and expensive procedures, while advanced stages may require more complex and costly procedures. [2]

Procedure needed

The complexity of the required procedure also influences the cost. Therapeutic procedures like radiofrequency ablation or liver transplants would cost more than diagnostic procedures like biopsies. The procedure also determines the tests needed; these tests also influence the overall cost. [3]

Age of the patient

ge influences the treatment procedures, plan, and medication needed, indirectly affecting the cost. Age can also contribute to post-surgery recuperation costs. [4]

Other non-medical related expenses

Apart from medical-related expenses, other non-medical factors such as accommodation, feeding, interpreters, visa & ticket fees also influence the total. [5]

Estimating your Treatment Cost

To estimate the cost of liver disease treatment, initial consultation with a professional medical tourism agency like Medvisit is Important. Here’s why;

Network of trusted hospitals, doctors & surgeons

This will ensure you’re not a victim of overcharging scams, as you only pay for what’s necessary – no unnecessary tests or procedures.

Practical Experience

At Medvisit, we’ve had the experience of facilitating numerous patients from Nigeria to India for liver disease treatment – we know what tests and procedures are necessary and which are not, and we’ve helped others navigate the process – an initial consultation with Medvisit – will enable you benefit from this wealth of experience.

Avoid Hidden Cost

One of our core values is Transparency – an initial consultation with us will ensure you avoid all the hidden costs like duplicate charges & surprise medical bills.

Factors in Non-Medical Charges

Seeking liver disease treatment in India comes along with non-medical costs such as accommodation, feeding, visa and ticket fees, transportation and logistics fees, to mention a few. At Medvisit – we have a network of these addon service providers, and like every other service, the prices fluctuate periodically – during an initial consultation session – we’ll tell you the current prices of these services upfront.

Hence, to get the most accurate, up-to-date & transparent cost of liver disease treatment in India for Nigerians, contact our team at Medvisit: we’re the leading medical tourism company in Nigeria.

Medvisit Second Opinion: A More Cost-Effective Alternative

While the cost of liver disease treatment for Nigerians in India is lower compared to other developed countries, Nigerians still face challenges accessing this care in India due to reasons such as; 

• Difficulty sourcing the FX to pay the bills 
• Inability to foot the non-medical bills for the patient & caregiver.
• Difficulty & delays in obtaining a medical visa

Recognizing these challenges and consistent with our vision to ensure Nigerians have access to world-class care, we’ve partnered with reputable, specialized hospitals in India to offer  Second opinion service to Nigerians. 

The Medvidit second opinion process;

• You’re matched with India’s top 1% of hepatologists (liver disease experts).
• The hepatologist reviews your medical reports and treatment plan and either confirms you’re receiving the proper treatment or alerts you if you’re being treated incorrectly.
• Even if your treatment plan is correct – the doctor might suggest a better and more effective plan.
• If it’s wrong – the second-opinion doctor will draw out a correct treatment plan – for your Nigerian doctor to follow.

Unlike other “free” second opinion services, that’s just an initial consultation before you’re asked to travel down to India. With our second opinion service,  you save on transportation, accommodation, travel arrangements, visa applications, etc. While receiving high-quality care with treatment plans similar to what you’ll get in India here in Nigeria.

– Visit  [medvisit.com.ng/second-opinion/start-consultation] to speak with a Medvisit second opinion rep.