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Neural Therapy

Neural therapy uses local anesthetic injections to create a regulatory effect on the nervous system, targeting chronic pain and functional disorders.

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What is Neural Therapy?

Neural therapy was developed by the German Huneke brothers and aims to address autonomic nervous system imbalances by injecting local anesthetics (usually procaine) into specific nerve points, ganglia, scar tissue, or painful areas.

In Türkiye, it is practiced under the GETAT regulations. It is used as a complementary treatment in chronic pain, headaches, and organic functional disorders.

Symptoms

Chronic head and neck pain
Pain associated with scar tissue
Sinusitis and chronic infections
Autonomic dysfunction (irritable bowel, dysmenorrhea)
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
Chronic referred pain from sinuses or teeth

Risk Factors

Procaine allergy (must be questioned before the procedure)
Anticoagulant use
Pregnancy
Severe heart disease and conduction disorders
Severe renal or hepatic failure
Injection into an active infection site

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Neural therapy indication and treatment plan are made by a licensed GETAT physician
  • Inform the physician of any local anesthetic allergy
  • Patients with heart disease should undergo cardiology evaluation beforehand
  • Report any side effects immediately

Treatment Methods

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Procaine (0.5–1%) injection into nerve points and ganglia
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Infiltration of scar tissue
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Sessions weekly or every two weeks
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Evaluation typically after 6–10 sessions
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Can be combined with conventional pain treatment

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