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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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Radiation and Chemotherapy Damage and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can benefit any patient who is healing from a condition triggered by inflammation in the body. The healing process can be improved using HBOT to deliver a higher rate of oxygen to damaged tissue. In fact, oxygen controls more than 8,000 genes and is one of the most natural forms of antibiotics.
• Stimulates new blood vessel growth and increase blood flow
• Elevates the body’s natural immune defenses to fight infection and bacteria
• Reduces swelling that may occur around damaged areas
• Speeds up healing by increasing tissue oxygen levels to areas in the body where they are reduced due to injury or illness
In recent years, radiation therapy has improved tremendously. It targets tumors more accurately and minimizes damage to the surrounding …show more content…

Healing the damaged tissue requires a safe and effective medical intervention.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the only available modality to target and repair damaged tissue caused by radiation treatment.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is recognized by the FDA for a 14 approved medical conditions, all of which are generally covered by insurance. It is FDA-approved for latent or internal radiation injuries and has been successful with many patients experiencing symptoms following radiation treatment.
There are several types of latent radiation injury, which include:
• Radiation Cystitis or Prostitis (Bladder Cancer or Prostate Cancer): Some patients complain of urinary frequency, pain, burning or bleeding.
• Dental Problems or Jawbone Problems following Head and Neck Surgery for Cancer: Individuals experience open sores, multiple caries or fractures of the jaw, as well as other muscle or skin issues. They may also have trouble swallowing and/or difficulty moving their neck.

• Bowel Problems or Bleeding after Colon Cancer and Radiation: Diarrhea, urgency, incontinence, and rectal bleeding are common

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