Stating that ozone therapy complements medical treatments, Bayındır Health Group, one of the group companies of İşbank, from Bayındır Söğütözü Hospital Traditional and Complementary Medicine Application Unit (GETAT), Exp. Dr. Tolga Tezer talked about the diseases in which ozone therapy is applied.
Ozone therapy contributes to the treatment of many diseases by improving tissue oxygenation and metabolic functions. One of the most important factors that play a role in the preference of this method is that it has almost no side effects.
Ozone therapy is defined as a complementary treatment method applied for support purposes as well as modern medical methods. Stating that an increasing number of clinical and experimental studies have been carried out on ozone therapy in recent years, Dr. Tolga Tezer said, “The biochemical reactions and physiopathological mechanisms of ozone therapy in the body are revealed by the researches. Ozone gas dissolves rapidly in blood plasma and interacts with unsaturated fatty acids in the membranes of blood cells, triggering an oxidative stress mechanism, thus causing the formation of reactive oxygen products and lipid oxidation products. These products, which are formed in a small amount of blood taken out of the body into a sterile bottle, actually spread to the body in very low concentrations as the messenger products of oxidative stress when given back to the blood. These products lead to an increase in antioxidant enzymes, which are the body's response to stress and act as a kind of scavenger. This mechanism and the healing process that starts with the production of antioxidant enzymes show its effect in many different organs and tissues.
“Ozone therapy strengthens the immune system”
Saying that ozone therapy has many benefits, Dr. Dr. Tolga Tezer explained the benefits of ozone therapy as follows:
It is expressed as an effective and strong antimicrobial agent on all microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. It accelerates intracellular metabolism and increases energy production. It reduces chronic fatigue and gives the person vigor. It strengthens metabolic detoxification and cell defense in cells. It protects the body against infections and chronic diseases by stimulating the body's anti-oxidant system against oxidative stress. It balances and strengthens the immune system. Thus, it provides protection against infections. It suppresses the increased immunity when high doses are applied in diseases where the immune system is problematic such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. With its effect on blood vessels, it supports the expansion of the vessel lumen and the increase of blood flow. Thus, it contributes to the treatment of ischemic (impaired blood supply) wounds by increasing tissue blood supply. With its effect on red blood cells, it contributes to the increase in the amount of oxygen presented to the tissue and therefore the oxygen capacity of the body. It supports the body's self-repair mechanism by stimulating the reticulo-endothelial system. By increasing the blood circulation of the skin, it ensures the renewal of the skin and provides a brighter and smoother appearance. It has an anti-aging effect by providing new cell production. It helps in relieving muscle and joint pain. It regulates concentration disorders, improves health and quality of life. It has an increasing effect on the destruction of fat cells.”
“In which diseases is ozone therapy applied?”
Stating that ozone therapy provides positive contributions to the clinical course in many clinical situations by improving tissue oxygenation and metabolic functions, Uzm. Dr. Tolga Tezer listed in which diseases ozone therapy can be applied:
- Musculoskeletal pain (muscle, joint, tendon and ligament origin)
- Spinal disc herniation (waist, neck hernia)
- Myofascial pain and fibromyalgia syndromes
- Neuropathic pain (diabetes and neurological diseases)
- Rheumatological diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, crohn's, proctitis, fistula)
- Autoimmune diseases (multiple sclerosis, hashimato thyroiditis, sjogren's)
- Chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, allergic asthma)
- Dermatological diseases (psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis)
- Infectious diseases (viral hepatitis, upper respiratory tract diseases, seasonal flu)
- Circulatory collapse, venous insufficiency
- Diabetic and ischemic pressure sores, chronic ulcers
- Prevention and supportive treatment from Covid-19 infection
- Extended covid and post covid table
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
“There are hardly any side effects of ozone therapy”
Stating that the side effects of ozone therapy applied under the supervision of experienced personnel and under appropriate conditions are almost non-existent, Uzm. Dr. Tolga Tezer concluded his words by saying, “The main side effects that can be encountered include bruising at the site of intravenous access or injection, skin rashes, itching, nausea, tingling sensation on the lips and tongue, metallic taste in the mouth, fatigue and insomnia.”
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