An alternative to antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal agents is ozone. This gas has powerful antiseptic properties, therefore it is widely used in cosmetology and medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Practically in all spheres ozonotherapy is used - the benefits and harms of this procedure are thoroughly studied, and experts with confidence confirm that the beneficial effects of triatomic oxygen modification are much greater than negative ones.
What is the use of ozonotherapy?
There are several methods for introducing the gas in question into the body:
- intravenously;
- subcutaneously;
- intramuscularly;
- rectally;
- intravaginally.
The benefits of intravenous and intramuscular ozone therapy are as follows:
- strengthening immunity;
- purification of internal organs from inflammatory foci;
- restoration of permeability and functions of cell membranes;
- activation of metabolic processes;
- elimination of free radicals;
- elimination of bacteria, fungi and viruses;
- normalization of the functioning of the nervous system;
- relief of pain syndromes associated with diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- support for visual acuity .
Subcutaneous injection of triatomic oxygen is often used in cosmetology. Such use of gas allows:
- slow the aging of the skin;
- accelerate the healing of wounds;
- smooth out wrinkles;
- eliminate pimples, scars, scars, age spots and post-acne;
- normalize the complexion;
- reduce the severity of stretch marks and cellulite;
- get rid of puffiness, dark circles under the eyes.
The benefits of rectal ozone therapy compensate for the damage done to the liver cells. This procedure is often included in the treatment of hepatitis, rectal cracks, hemorrhoids, proctitis and other pathologies.
Intravaginal administration of gas provides effective therapy of gynecological inflammations, endometriosis and endometritis, erosion of the cervix.
The side effects of the benefits of ozonotherapy and contraindications
In rare cases, as a rule, due to inexperience of the doctor or insufficient qualification of the specialist performing the procedure, such side effects can arise:
- renal colic ;
- soreness and redness of the skin at the injection site;
- increased frequency of urination;
- increase in the concentration of hepatic enzymes.
Contraindications:
- internal bleeding;
- hyperthyroidism;
- propensity to convulsions;
- poor blood clotting or hemophilia;
- acute intoxication;
- hemorrhagic stroke;
- allergy to ozone;
- thrombocytopenia;
- myocardial infarction;
- abstinent alcohol syndrome.