Laser therapy: indications and contraindications, pluses and minuses of the procedure
What is laser therapy? Why is it used and with what sores is it intended to fight? For many people this method of prevention and treatment of many diseases causes only the questions, the answers to which are contained in this article.
Laser therapy is one of the many options for physiotherapy, where the laser with optical radiation is aimed at treating or preventing a particular disease.
To date, we can safely say that the scientific evidence of the benefits of such therapy in the treatment of many diseases.
It's worth mentioning that laser therapy can help in the treatment of many diseases, it has its pluses and minuses. Before such a procedure, a competent specialist consultation is required, which will help to establish whether laser therapy is not contraindicated for you.
Indications for laser therapy
are conditions provoked on the basis of immunodeficiency, and after the experienced operation;
- diseases of an autoimmune nature;
- pancreatitis( in acute and chronic form);
- an ulcer of such organs as the stomach and duodenum;
- skin diseases: psoriasis, dermatosis;
- burns;
- hepatitis of a viral nature;
- sepsis;
- various poisoning of the body;
- in gynecology will help solve the problem of adhesions, adnexitis;
- in dentistry is also actively used for the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity;
- treatment of adenoids in children;
- to enhance the recovery functions of the body.
Also, laser therapy can be safely used for the prevention of most of the above diseases.
Please note that this therapy is also very relevant in cosmetology: it will help to cope with the problem of hair loss, aging skin, stretch marks, scars, and also heal in a short time the wounds.
Contraindications
Laser therapy is contraindicated in people with:
- circulatory system problems;
- a violation of blood composition;
- predisposed to blood loss;
- low blood coagulability;
- a violation of the blood flow of the brain;
- deficiency of organs such as kidney and liver;
- pregnancy;
- oncological patients.
There are additional contraindications to laser therapy that remain at the discretion of the attending physician, depending on the complexity of the diagnosis. For example, certain problems in the work of the heart and blood vessels, as well as respiratory organs, can also serve as a reason for refusing to conduct the procedure.
In conclusion, I want to say that it is necessary to take responsibly to the choice of a specialist, as well as a clinic, in which you plan to undergo treatment. Do not neglect the indications and contraindications to laser therapy, and then the resulting effect of the procedure will bring you only positive emotions.