Electrophoresis is an effective physiotherapeutic method of action, in the process of which the human body is subjected to electric constant pulses. With the help of technology, it is possible to administer drugs through the skin or mucous membranes.
Electrophoresis: the mechanism of action of
The peculiarity of the technique lies in the fact that drug solutions enter tissues in the form of charged particles through intercellular spaces and ducts of sweat glands. As a result, there is an increase in the effectiveness of treatment.
The advantages of the method include:
- Reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions.
- Extended duration of the substance to be administered.
- A high local concentration without circulation of medicines throughout the body, lidase is created.
- The procedure is painless.
- Possibility of getting rid of many diseases without affecting the digestive tract.
Indications
This type of treatment is indicated in most diseases. It is used as an auxiliary or basic treatment. Most often electrophoresis and galvanization is prescribed in neurology for the treatment of neuroses, neuralgias, radiculitis, organic diseases of the nervous system, respiratory diseases of the respiratory system, ear in otitis, pneumonia, nose in rhinitis. It is also possible to use in cardiology to combat ischemic and chronic illness outside the stage of exacerbation.
In urology, the agent is used to treat prostatitis and inflammatory diseases of the bladder. It helps to cope with the consequences of burns, as well as various postoperative wounds. Effective in the treatment of skin diseases such as seborrhea, couperose, scars.
A technique for infants and children under 1 year of hypo- or hypertensive muscle, neurological disorders of minor severity can be used.
Reviews and application of electrophoresis in the treatment of a variety of diseases:
How is the procedure performed?
There are several techniques for performing electrophoresis:
- When the bath method is used, a solution is poured into the container and the necessary drug substance is added. After that, the affected area of the body is immersed in the liquid.
- The interstitial technique involves the administration, either orally or intravenously, of medicaments and the application of electrodes to the affected area. It is especially important for diseases of the respiratory system( it is applied to the collar zone).
- The cavity method is that a solution with a drug is injected into the vagina or anus. Then, the reverse polarity electrode is attached to the outer surface of the body. The technique is relevant in diseases of the small pelvis and large intestine.
How is the procedure
Drugs and solutions
For treatment with this technique, it is possible to use only those drugs that penetrate the skin. Each drug has its own indications:
- Atropine is used for peptic ulcer, vision problems and bronchial asthma. In the process of exposure, there is a decrease in the tone of smooth muscles.
- Calcium is necessary for diseases caused by its deficiency. These include fractures, dysplasia, inflammatory diseases in the mouth. Calcium has anti-allergic, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Euphyllin effectively copes with hypertension, blood circulation and intervertebral hernia. There is a reduction in spasm of smooth muscles, pain is eliminated.
- Vitamin B1 is relevant for diseases of the central nervous system, digestive organs, conditions associated with attention deficit. Vitamin has an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect, takes part in the work of many organs and systems.
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Therapeutic effect
With the course of the technique, the intensity of inflammatory processes decreases. The product has anti-edematous effect, relieves pain, eliminates spasms.
Contraindications and side effect
Absolute contraindications include intolerance to the current, severe health condition, high body temperature, tuberculosis, poor blood coagulability. It is impossible to undergo treatment for people with schizophrenia, epilepsy and some other mental illnesses.
Relative contraindications include pregnancy, children's age( individual drugs), hypertension in the acute stage. When prescribing a medicine, the age of the patient, sensitivity to electrophoresis, the presence of acute and chronic diseases are taken into account.
Physiotherapeutic value of
Electrophoresis can be of great help in complex therapy, but only with the appointment taking into account the pathology and individual characteristics of the patient. It is important that the procedure is carried out by a competent specialist. Electrophoresis makes it possible to administer drugs in the area where there is a violation of microcirculation and circulation.
A positive feature of the technique is the low level of allergic and adverse reactions. Thanks to modern apparatus, a physician can regulate the intensity of exposure.