Modern treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including the spine, is carried out by a whole arsenal of therapeutic methods, ranging from stretching various parts of the spine to surgical intervention in advanced cases. Among this rich set, electrophoresis with Karipazim with hernia occupies a special place. Reviews about this procedure can be found mutually exclusive. Moreover, they are left both by patients who have received a result or disappointment, as well as specialists who have polar opinions about the benefits of the medicine itself.
The composition of the drug and the essence of the method of electrophoresis with "Karipazim" from its supporters
The modern drug created on the basis of bioadditives is Karipazim, a concentrate of the natural papaya enzyme (papain).
Produced from the extract of the fruits of an exotic
melon tree, it has the properties of a whole complex of natural enzymes: proteolytic, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic. Electrophoresis with "Karipazim" in case of hernia, doctors' reviews about which can be either positive or alert or purely negative, supporters praise for softening the cartilaginous tissues of the vertebrae; for scarring of injured fibers of the intervertebral disc and restoration of its amortization properties due to enhanced collagen synthesis; for anti-inflammatory effect. As a result, in their opinion, the size of the hernia decreases, the nerve is released, the pain and inflammation are relieved.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim with hernia: reviews and objections of doctors
Opponents of the method warn of the aggressive action of proteolytic enzymes that can digest protein fibers, regardless of their origin. The instruction tabs on the intramuscular and intravenous administration of this drug.
Electrophoresis with Karipazim softens the epidermis, and saline becomes an active source of sodium ions from the anode (positive charge), which penetrate deep into the tissues. At the same time, weakly dissociated papaya enzymes with a high molecular weight digest the surface layers of the skin and cannot penetrate the body. Marketers of the company MedFlorina, which produces this drug, began to advertise Papain-Active gel for the treatment of the spine. They suggest using it from a hernia of the spine even without electrophoresis, despite the fact that it is declared as a cosmetic product that cleanses the skin.
Electrophoresis with "Karipazim" with hernia: reviews, technique
It is known that the extract of papaya fruits is a white crystalline powder, which is diluted before use in saline (10 ml), adding 1-3 drops of dimexide for greater therapeutic effect. For the best effect of the drug, the optimal temperature is 36-37 degrees.
The procedure itself is carried out as follows: prepare wires connected to a special device that generates galvanic current. Physicists have determined that the positive pole - the anode - will always be with red wires, the negative pole - the cathode - with black. The pad is moistened in water with a human body temperature (37 degrees), the prepared mixture of saline with Karipazim and Dimexidum is poured into the center. Place it on the affected spine and connect the red electrodes (with a positive charge). On the other two pads is "Eufillin" - a medication with vasodilating properties that improve the blood supply process, accelerating the transportation of "Karipazim" to the hernia.
These pads are placed below the main on both sides of the spine or on the surface of the thighs. If a spacer with Karipazim serves the cervical or thoracic spine, then euphyllin spacers are placed on the lower back; if the lumbar region is affected, the gasket moistened with Eufillin with negative (black) electrodes lies on the thigh surface during the procedure. With a gradual decrease in sensitivity during the session, the current strength is gradually increased.
A course of treatment
Electrophoresis with Karipazim with hernia is called a difficult test: the promised warmth and slight vibration often turn into irritation, itching, peeling of the skin, sometimes the temperature rises. The recommended Papain-Active gel, which has anti-inflammatory properties, can alleviate the condition, but more often after the procedure, doctors recommend the use of hydrocortisone ointment.
One or two sessions does not have a large therapeutic effect, therefore, for a noticeable result, proponents of the method recommend passing at least 20 or 30 sessions in one course. In complex cases, at the discretion of the doctor, a series of three courses can be prescribed with a one- or two-month break between them. The treatment of spinal hernia by electrophoresis with Karipazim is called a miracle by many patients. Someone had a positive result at the end of the first course, others healed at the beginning or middle of the third.
Indications
An abstract on the use of Karipazim indicates that the drug is intended for people with osteochondrosis of the spine (including Schmorl's hernia), various forms of hernias of the intervertebral discs, discogenic radiculitis; burns of the III degree (to accelerate tissue regeneration); arthrosis and arthritis of large joints; neuritis of the facial nerve; cerebral and spinal arachnoiditis; hepatobiliary periarthritis; post-traumatic flexion contracture of the fingers and keloid scars of various origins.
Electrophoresis with "Karipazim" with hernia can favorably affect the course of pulpitis, gingivitis, periodontosis, ulcerative necrotic and aphthous stomatitis and chronic periodontitis.
To whom electrophoresis with Karipazim is contraindicated
Only a doctor should prescribe this procedure, even the home procedure must be agreed with the attending doctor! Refuse electrophoresis with "Karipazim" is necessary in the presence of sequestration of herniated disc; exacerbations of any inflammatory processes; high body temperature, diabetes mellitus (a difficult case); poor blood coagulation, skin ailments, oncological problems, hypertension (2-4 degrees), atherosclerosis, individual intolerance to the drug, pregnancy and in the lactation period. Electrophoresis with Karipazim for hernia, contraindications for which may include a tendency to allergic reactions, many doctors advise, since the symptoms can be removed with antihistamines.
Reviews
Most of the opinions regarding this non-surgical technique for the treatment of hernias can be divided into two spectra: a number of patients are delighted and include it in their arsenal of struggle with each attack of the intervertebral hernia (they undergo a course of procedures, release the nerve by softening, and thus improve their quality of life) . Other patients experience the bitterness of disappointment and a waste of money, since improvement after the procedures does not occur.
Advice
Electrophoresis with Karipazim with hernia (reviews, contraindications should be discussed with a doctor) is a procedure that does not help everyone. To find out whether this technique is suitable for you, you can only experimenting with the permission of the doctor. Long-term treatment will also require considerable financial costs. Stopping therapy earlier than experts recommend, you can not wait for positive changes.