Hyperbaric therapy is a treatment method that is carried out by breathing pure oxygen in a high-pressure air chamber. There are various benefits that can be obtained from hyperbaric therapy. Even so, this therapy also has side effects.
In principle, when hyperbaric therapy is carried out, the room to be used has air pressure up to three times higher than normal air pressure. With the condition of the room, it is expected that the flow of oxygen that enters the body will be more.
The purpose of this therapy is to improve the body's ability and white blood cells to fight infection, reduce swelling, and stimulate the wound healing process. In Indonesia, hyperbaric therapy is available in several large hospitals.
Various Benefits of Hyperbaric Therapy
Hyperbaric therapy is generally used to treat decompression ailments that are usually experienced by underwater divers. But lately, hyperbaric therapy is also often used as an additional treatment to overcome various diseases.
Here are some diseases or medical conditions that can be treated with hyperbaric therapy:
- Anemia.
- Burns.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Injury due to radiation therapy.
- Infection of muscles and bones (osteomyelitis).
- Brain abscess.
- Muscle tissue infection or gangrene gas.
- Recovery process after skin graft.
- Wounds that don't heal, such as diabetic foot ulcers.
- Sudden hearing loss.
- Sudden and painless loss of vision.
In addition, hyperbaric therapy is also believed to be able to help the process of healing stroke, arthritis, HIV / AIDS, and Alzheimer's disease. However, its effectiveness is still unclear and needs further investigation.
Risks and Side Effects of Hyperbaric Therapy that You Need to Know
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is actually a safe procedure. Complications from these actions are also rare. Even so, hyperbaric therapy still has some risks and side effects, namely:
- Temporary visual impairment caused by changes in the lens of the eye.
- Injuries to the middle ear, including the risk of a ruptured eardrum due to increased air pressure.
- Pneumothorax caused by changes in air pressure.
- Seizures, due to too much oxygen in the central nervous system.
Pure oxygen in the hyperbaric therapy room is also flammable and explodes when exposed to sparks. Therefore, do not carry objects that can trigger a fire, such as matches or battery powered electronic devices, into the hyperbaric oxygen therapy room.
In addition, avoid also using skin care products that contain oil, because of the risk of triggering a fire. Don't forget to ask your doctor and therapist for a complete explanation before hyperbaric oxygen therapy begins.
To get maximum results, you need to undergo a hyperbaric therapy session several times. The number of therapy sessions depends on the disease and the development of your condition. However, do not forget to discuss with your doctor first about the treatment plan and the results you want to achieve.
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