Ozone therapy is an alternative treatment method that involves administering ozone gas to your body to treat a disease or wound and remove pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this treatment is to strengthen the immune system, improve blood circulation and fight infections. Ozone therapy is applied through intravenous access, intramuscular injection or direct application to the skin. This method is performed under the supervision of a specialist.
What is Ozone Therapy Used For?
Ozone therapy, which was initially preferred in the treatment of health problems related to circulation, has also been used in the treatment of many diseases other than circulation. The main diseases for which ozone therapy is applied are;
- Cancer
- Lumbar and cervical disc herniations
- Fibromyalgia
- Diabetes
- Dental diseases
- Ischemic diseases
- Bacteria and infections
- Circulatory system disorders
- Musculoskeletal system diseases
- Lung diseases
- Skin diseases
- In the treatment of some eye diseases
Ozone therapy has an important place. It is also used in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, as it is thought to strengthen memory. For ozone therapy, you usually need to see a specialist. Ozone therapy can be applied in different medical specialties such as dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physiotherapy, neurology. Therefore, it is important to first see a specialist in the relevant field for ozone therapy and receive the treatment under his/her guidance.