Risks
It is a well-known risk that if you have not traveled to various countries, you may not have been exposed to their most basic diseases, which may mean that you are vulnerable to infections and unfamiliar diseases that could put a halt to your healing.
There is always the danger of hospital-acquired infections, virulent strains that can cause plenty of trouble, even for those in good health initially.
Risks are travel-related tuberculosis, deep-vein thrombosis, dysentery, infections and poor post-operative care. There is no guarantee that the procedure will be without complications.
Communication may be a problem if a patient advocate doesn’t speak the native language fluently. Because medical care can be so specific, a good translator is imperative.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be present in a country, and you may not be familiar with it. This is when it gets dangerous. With the proliferation of germs and viruses, one can inadvertently acquire a nasty infection.
Another related problem is that medications may be imposters with lowered or no prescription strength. Make sure your medical provider ensures the integrity of prescription medications.
The blood supply of one country may not be screened for the same things the U.S. screens for in its supply. Do some investigative work on your own to verify information you consider to be important. This is one of them. Some countries pay blood donors and don’t screen for some diseases.