Diseases and treatment

Weight loss medicines exist, and some of them help a lot. We explain which ones are approved in Europe, what results to expect based on clinical trials, which of them you can currently find in Georgia, and why it is worth starting with an endocrinologist.

Adolescence is a challenging period for both teens and parents. Learn how to distinguish normal puberty-related mood shifts from serious warning signs, talk to your child without conflict, and know when to consult a mental health specialist.

New to Georgia, the country? Here is how to choose a doctor when you don't know the local system: where to start, how to find one who speaks your language, what happens after you book online, and where to get a Form 100 health certificate for work, school, or kindergarten.

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.