Diseases and treatment

Abdominal pain radiating to the back can stem from various causes, ranging from simple muscle strain to conditions affecting the pancreas, gallbladder, or kidneys. Learn why these symptoms occur, when to seek emergency medical care, and which specialist to consult.

Experiencing abdominal pain or discomfort after meals? Discover the common causes—from simple overeating and food intolerances to digestive disorders—and learn which doctor to see, what medical tests to expect, and the red-flag symptoms that require urgent attention.

Ukrainians in Georgia deal with two parallel systems: the state pays for a defined list of services under a separate program, and everything else is out of pocket or through insurance. Here is what the program covers, how long it runs, how to call an ambulance, what to check in a policy, and where to get help with medicines in Tbilisi.

Pain under the ribs on the right side is a common complaint that often occurs after meals, during deep inhalation, or following physical exertion. This area houses critical organs, including the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, and part of the intestines. Causes range from mild indigestion and gas to urgent conditions such as gallstones, cholecystitis, or kidney issues. Learn what right upper quadrant pain signifies, which warning signs require immediate emergency care, and which specialist to consult for a diagnosis.

A Lumos Vision partner feature about Ortho-K night lenses, daytime freedom from glasses, childhood myopia control, and the diagnostics behind a safe, personalized fitting.

Georgia’s state program covers HPV vaccination for girls and women aged 10–45 inclusive and boys and men aged 10–26 inclusive. This guide explains the age-based schedule and how to arrange vaccination.

Pain in the lower right abdomen can have many different causes, but in some cases it may be a sign of appendicitis. Learn how appendicitis usually develops, which symptoms require urgent medical attention and which doctor to contact in Tbilisi.

A detailed guide to enrolling a foreign child in a school in Georgia: rules for entering the first grade and transferring from a foreign school, list of documents, notarized translation procedure, EQE education recognition process, and nuances of choosing schools with Russian- or Ukrainian-language sectors.

Moving to Georgia with kids? Discover how to choose a public or private kindergarten in Tbilisi and Batumi, find out exactly which documents need to be translated, and learn how to navigate the electronic registration system without a Georgian personal number.

The unified emergency number in Georgia is 112. This emergency service is accessible to everyone in the country—Georgian citizens, tourists, foreigners, expats, and temporary residents. Using 112 is crucial in any emergency to get immediate help from ambulance, police, or fire and rescue services. The 112 emergency hotline in Georgia connects several emergency services through one number: police, fire/rescue services, emergency medical assistance (ambulance). If a situation threatens your health, life, or safety—or the safety of others—it is vital to react quickly and call 112 immediately. In emergencies, one call connects you to all critical services. You should call 112 in Georgia during emergency situations that require urgent medical care, police intervention, or fire rescue services. Examples include serious injuries or car accidents, sudden health deterioration, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, severe pain, heavy bleeding, emergencies involving children or elderly people, fire, gas leaks, dangerous public situations, criminal incidents requiring police intervention.

Food poisoning in Georgia is common among tourists due to changes in diet and climate. Learn what to do, recognize dangerous symptoms, and find medical help quickly.

Rabies is a serious viral disease that attacks the nervous system in both humans and animals. In Georgia, the risk is especially high due to the widespread presence of stray dogs and cats, as well as frequent encounters with wild animals, particularly in rural and mountainous areas.