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A Few Notes On Laser Treatment For Pain And Inflammation

By Gregory Martin


When a person gets physically hurt, the involved area can get inflamed as time goes by. They may also in some level of pain, depending on how severe the injury is. There are some chronic disorders in which pain is the dominant factor. Arthritis, which refers to inflammation of joints is a typical example. Additional examples include gastritis, carditis, tonsillitis among other inflammatory states. Usually, the patient is managed with analgesic drugs and treating the underlying cause. However, when the primary management proves unsuccessful, laser treatment for pain and inflammation is a good option to consider.

Pain alleviation in laser therapy can be explained by the fact that photons from the laser source interact with particular organelles in cells. The photons are directed at soft tissues with inflammation. The tissues in turn absorb the energy which they utilize to facilitate cellular metabolism. At the end of the day, pain and inflammation is eradicated or at the very least, it is reduced to bearable levels.

The good thing about laser therapy is that it has no side effects that drugs have on the patient. Compliance is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to taking analgesic drugs because not only do they leave a bad taste in the mouth, they are a constant reminder of the pain and inflamed tissues. Drugs also take too long to get into the system and for their effects to be seen.

This therapy becomes a big savior in such cases because of the high therapeutic value it has. It leaves the patient feeling way better than they came. In fact, they look forward to more of such sessions. This form of management also enjoys the advantage of being less time consuming compared to other treatment forms such as surgery. It is very convenient for both the patient and the doctor because it only takes an average of about five to ten minutes.

The total number of sessions one can undergo depends on a number of factors. First of all, one needs to establish whether the condition is of recent onset or has been there for a good amount of time. The site affected also contributes on how many sessions one will need to go through. The financial ability of the patient is also of essence because the healthcare team may only provide as much as the patient can afford.

With this option, convenience is guaranteed because a session only takes approximately five to minutes. Getting treatments on work days is therefore possible as one can take advantage of the breaks to check into a medical facility. The effect thereafter is so therapeutic that one wishes to back again and again.

Of note however is that laser treatment is not recommended in the event of ongoing blood loss because bleeding is bound to get worse if laser is attempted. It is only appropriate that the bleeding is first arrested before putting laser into consideration. Another challenge associated with laser is that it may not be affordable for everyone.

In summary, this treatment is among the many approaches used to manage pain and inflammation. Compared to other modes of treatment, it is convenient and highly effective. However, it may only be accessible to those who can be able to afford the financial charges that come with it.




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