Sonodynamic Therapy (SDT)
Sonodynamic Therapy is a pain-free, non invasive treament that effectively helps clear abberant cells from the body. Sonodynamic Therapy (SDT).
Sonodynamic therapy is often described as an experimental treatment approach that combines ultrasound with certain drugs or organic compounds called sonosensitizers. The basic concept is that ultrasound activates these drugs specifically in the targeted treatment area. It's currently being researched primarily as a potential cancer treatment in laboratory and early clinical studies.
Below are medical journal references for SDT to treat various conditions.
Here's a simple explanation for how it works, for example, for arthritis:
Think of this treatment as a 'special light switch' for your joints. Here's how it works:
First, you receive a special medicine that naturally finds its way to your sore, inflamed joints - like a tiny helper that knows exactly where to go. By itself, this medicine is just resting there, not doing anything yet.
Then, we use an ultrasound device - it's like a smooth wand that we place on your skin near the painful joint. This ultrasound 'switches on' the medicine, but only in the exact spots where we need it to work. When activated, the medicine helps calm down the inflammation and reduce pain in your joint.
It's a bit like having a flashlight that only turns on the lights where and when you need them, leaving everything else untouched. The treatment is gentle - you'll just feel the ultrasound device touching your skin, maybe with a slight warming sensation, kind of like a warm compress.
Each session takes about half an hour, and you might need several treatments to get the best results. The best part is there are no needles or cuts - it's all done from outside your body.
The treatment session itself is pretty straightforward. It's non-invasive - there are no needles or incisions
Each session typically takes about 20-30 minutes You'll feel the ultrasound device touching your skin, but it shouldn't be painful
You might feel a slight warming sensation, which is normal Many patients ask about side effects - they're typically minimal, but you might experience:
Some temporary warmth in the treated area
Mild soreness, similar to what you might feel after physical therapy
The skin might be slightly sensitive for a short timeIt's important to know that you might need several sessions to get the best results, and we'll work together to find the right treatment schedule for you.
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