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Traditional Medical Ozone Therapy

Therapeutic application of ozone gas with various delivery routes; complementary practice with limited evidence.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Traditional Medical Ozone Therapy?

Ozone therapy is a complementary practice using medical-grade ozone (O3) administered via various routes (autohemotherapy, intramuscular, rectal insufflation, topical, intra-articular).

Limited evidence shows possible benefit in chronic wound, ischemic conditions, low back pain (intradiscal/intraforaminal application), and as adjunct therapy in inflammatory disease.

It is recognized as a TCAM application in Turkey under the Ministry of Health regulations. Inhalation, severe G6PD deficiency and pregnancy are contraindications. It must be performed by trained physicians.

Symptoms

Chronic wound (diabetic foot, venous ulcer)
Chronic low back pain
Knee osteoarthritis
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Ischemic conditions
Inflammatory diseases (adjunctive)
Diabetic complications
Postoperative recovery

Risk Factors

G6PD deficiency (contraindication)
Pregnancy and nursing (relative contraindication)
Hyperthyroidism
Bleeding diathesis
Active hemorrhagic disorders
Inhalation route (contraindication)
Acute myocardial infarction
Allergy to medical ozone

When to See a Doctor?

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

  • Treatment of chronic wound
  • Adjunct treatment in low back pain
  • Adjunct treatment in osteoarthritis
  • Adjunct treatment in chronic disease
  • Postoperative recovery
  • Patient request for complementary medicine

Treatment Methods

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Major autohemotherapy (MAH)
02
Minor autohemotherapy (mih)
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Rectal insufflation
04
Topical ozonated oil/gel
05
Intra-articular and paravertebral injection
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Compatibility with conventional treatment
07
Sessional follow-up
08
Outcome assessment

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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