| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| First consultation with a gastroenterologist | from USD 20 | from USD 150 | from USD 350 |
| Follow-up examination after treatment | from USD 20 | from USD 120 | from USD 150 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
An ulcer is a defect in the stomach lining that is deeper than an erosion: it reaches the submucosal layer and therefore does not heal on its own like ordinary irritation. It forms where the protective mucus barrier is weakened and stomach acid acts on the wall unhindered. That is why treatment always works in two directions at once: removing the cause that destroys the protection and giving the lining the conditions to heal.
Stomach ulcers in Ukraine are treated by clinics that hold a Ministry of Health licence for medical practice in gastroenterology. You have a gastroscopy, a Helicobacter pylori test and an assessment of stomach acidity; based on the results, antibacterial, acid-suppressing or healing treatment is prescribed. Diet therapy, gastroprotective agents and enzyme preparations to improve digestion may also be used. Pain, heaviness and heartburn usually ease within a few days of starting the course.
In most cases the course is outpatient, without a hospital stay. Inpatient monitoring is needed only for complications or bleeding. The gastroenterologist supports you at every stage, adjusts the prescriptions and monitors how the lining is healing.
The result is checked with a follow-up examination: if the defect has not fully closed, the doctor changes the medicines or extends the course. This approach not only relieves symptoms but also noticeably reduces the risk of relapse.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
The treatment plan is chosen individually, depending on how deeply the lining is affected, whether Helicobacter pylori is present, the acidity level and your general health. Treatment may be medication, diet-based or combined, when several methods are used together to heal the ulcer completely.
Medication involves medicines that reduce stomach acidity, relieve inflammation and help the lining regenerate. If a Helicobacter pylori infection is found, a course of antibiotics is prescribed together with gastroprotective agents, acid-suppressing medicines and vitamins. This relieves not only the symptoms but also the underlying cause of the disease.
Diet therapy is an essential part of the course. The doctor draws up an individual diet that excludes spicy, fatty, fried and acidic dishes, as well as fizzy drinks and coffee, which irritate the lining. Proper eating speeds up ulcer healing, normalises acidity and reduces the risk of repeat flare-ups.
A combined approach may include physiotherapy, mineral waters, lifestyle changes, follow-up examinations and recovery programmes. In severe cases, when there is a risk of bleeding or perforation, treatment is carried out under medical supervision with the option of a short hospital stay.
After the course of medicines comes the recovery stage: diet therapy, monitoring of the lining and prevention of relapse. In the first days you may feel mild discomfort or weakness, which is a normal reaction to the healing process.
Straight after treatment it is important to keep to a gentle diet: no hot, spicy or fatty food, alcohol, coffee or fizzy drinks. Small meals 5–6 times a day are recommended. This routine reduces the load on the stomach, supports regeneration of the lining and restrains excessive acid secretion.
The gastroenterologist may continue some of the medicines even after the symptoms have gone: this consolidates the result, stabilises acidity and reduces the likelihood of repeat flare-ups. A follow-up gastroscopy is usually carried out 2–4 weeks after the end of the course.
Patients with chronic peptic ulcer disease are advised to have a preventive check-up at least once a year. Most people return to their usual routine within a few days of finishing treatment, provided they follow the dietary recommendations.
Peptic ulcer disease in Ukraine is treated at clinics licensed by the Ministry of Health for medical practice: the approach combines accurate diagnosis, a personalised treatment plan and prevention of repeat flare-ups. Thanks to the qualifications of gastroenterologists and endoscopy equipment, patients receive care for ulcers of varying complexity, raised acidity or Helicobacter pylori infection.
Treatment always begins with a detailed examination: gastroscopy, an assessment of stomach acidity and a Helicobacter pylori test. From these data the doctor determines how deeply the lining is affected and the degree of inflammation, and draws up an individual plan. If needed, a biopsy is taken to rule out cancer.
Treatment started in good time reduces the risk of bleeding, perforation and other complications and restores comfortable digestion. The MediUkraine team arranges treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, which follows international protocols with constant medical supervision, and helps you agree the date of your first consultation.
When planning treatment, patients often compare prices in different countries. In Ukraine stomach ulcer treatment costs noticeably less than at clinics in Europe or Turkey, and on request the clinic shows its Ministry of Health licence for medical practice, its list of endoscopy equipment and the tests included. The full cycle, from a consultation with a gastroenterologist to diagnostics, treatment and follow-up, can be completed at one medical centre.
The affordable price is explained by several factors. First, the cost of providing medical services in Ukraine is lower: premises, utilities and medicines cost much less than in EU countries. Second, strong competition between private clinics leads to transparent packages with no hidden charges. Third, treatment methods allow most procedures to be carried out on an outpatient basis, without the cost of a long hospital stay.
A lower price does not mean a simplified protocol: clinics follow international standards of sterility and monitor the quality of medicines and the work of their staff. The course is supervised by experienced gastroenterologists, with proven treatment regimens, modern medicines and balanced diet therapy.
The main reasons for the affordable cost of treatment in Ukraine:
• lower costs of medicines and clinical services;
• transparent prices with no hidden charges;
• the option of outpatient treatment without a hospital stay.
Private clinics in Ukraine treat peptic ulcer disease under a Ministry of Health licence for medical practice, with sterility and quality control of medicines and equipment. All stages, from diagnosis to recovery, are managed by an experienced gastroenterologist.
During treatment the doctor monitors the state of the stomach lining, how well you tolerate the prescribed medicines and how your body responds. Only certified medicines, diet therapy, probiotics and antibacterial regimens for Helicobacter pylori eradication are used. If side effects appear, the regimen is adjusted without waiting for the end of the course.
At most clinics in Ukraine the course is outpatient or involves short-term observation by a doctor. Patients with chronic peptic ulcer disease receive individual monitoring plans, preventive check-ups and maintenance treatment. This reduces the likelihood of relapse and helps keep the digestive tract working steadily.
When choosing a reliable medical centre, consider the doctors' experience, genuine patient reviews, transparent prices and how clearly the diagnosis is explained to you. The MediUkraine team arranges treatment at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where ulcers are treated according to international protocols, comfortably for you and under a doctor's supervision.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
It is a course of treatment aimed at healing the lining, relieving pain, nausea and heartburn and preventing relapse. The regimen is drawn up according to international protocols after a gastroscopy and a Helicobacter pylori test, using certified medicines and endoscopic monitoring.
The price depends on the type of ulcer, the scope of diagnostics and the length of the course. The doctor gives the exact amount after the consultation.
Citizens of most European countries do not need a visa. MediUkraine helps arrange your visit to the clinic, book a consultation with a doctor and supports you throughout the course.
The gastroenterologist decides this based on the gastroscopy, which shows whether there is a defect in the lining and how deep it is. Reasons to see a doctor include stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, heartburn and, above all, signs of bleeding.
Medication (acid-suppressing medicines, antibiotics, gastroprotective agents), diet therapy, probiotics and, if needed, physiotherapy. In complex cases an endoscopic procedure is performed to stop bleeding.
The lining usually recovers within 2–4 weeks, and complete healing takes 1–2 months. To avoid triggering a relapse, keep following the doctor's prescriptions and eating plan even after the symptoms have gone.
Yes. Pain, nausea, heaviness and heartburn usually ease within the first days of treatment. Then stomach acidity returns to normal, the lining regenerates, and the symptoms recede together with the cause that produced them.
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