Drug electrophoresis is one of the most common procedures in physiotherapy. It is carried out due to the operation of a special device that provides a weak electric current. With the help of electrical impulses, medication through the skin and mucous membranes is achieved, which are converted into highly active positive or negative charged particles.
Due to this method, it is possible to introduce small concentrations of medications directly into the pathological focus, with minimal systemic influence, while providing their prolonged action. But, despite a number of advantages over other methods of drug delivery and a wide range of indications, drug electrophoresis also has a number of contraindications to use.
Indication of drug electrophoresis
With the use of various drugs, this method can be prescribed for the following main diseases:
1. Diseases of the respiratory system and hearing organs:
- coryza;
- sinusitis;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- pneumonia;
- bronchitis;
- bronchial asthma, etc.
2. Diseases of the organs of vision:
- blepharitis;
- keratitis;
- iridocyclitis;
- uveitis and others.
3. Dental diseases:
- gingivitis;
- periodontitis;
- stomatitis, etc.
4. Pathology of the digestive system:
- peptic ulcer;
- gastritis;
- cholecystitis ;
- pancreatitis;
- colitis and others.
5. Cardiovascular pathologies:
- varicosity;
- atherosclerosis;
- angina pectoris;
- hypertonic disease;
- hypotension, etc.
6. Diseases of the genitourinary system:
- cystitis;
- pyelonephritis;
- endometritis;
- cervicitis;
- vaginitis, etc.
7. Diseases of the nervous system:
- neuritis;
- neuralgia;
- paralysis;
- neuroses;
- trauma of the spinal cord and brain, etc.
8. Dermatological lesions:
- furuncles;
- carbuncles;
- acne;
- seborrhea ;
- dermatitis;
- burns, etc.
9. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
- arthritis;
- arthrosis;
- osteochondrosis;
- fractures and many others. other
Contraindications to electrophoresis treatment
The method can not be used in such cases:
- acute stage of any disease;
- increased body temperature;
- severe mental illness;
- oncological diseases;
- tuberculosis in active form;
- presence of a pacemaker;
- violation of the integrity of tissues in the place of application of medicinal pads;
- problems with blood coagulability;
- cardiovascular insufficiency of a serious degree;
- intolerance to electric current or used drugs;
- pregnancy, breast-feeding.
When using electrophoresis for the face, an additional contraindication is the presence of metal dentures. Also, electrophoresis is not performed during menstruation, if an impact on the pelvic region is required.