The plasmapheresis procedure is quite complicated but effective. It is used in many branches of medicine for the treatment of serious diseases. Our center provides safe and high-quality blood purification services.
HOW CAN YOU CLEAR THE BLOOD - WHAT IS PLASMAPHERESIS
Blood is the most important fluid of our body, life-giving moisture. Almost any disease affects it and its movement through the body. We can clean it ourselves, but the reserves of the body are not unlimited, moreover, sometimes it is not possible to wait for natural processes and you need to resort to emergency methods.
Plasmapheresis is just such a quick blood purification. It is carried out outside the body, extracorporeally. The essence of the method is to separate blood into plasma and form elements. All harmful elements, antibodies, and viruses remain in the plasma. And the formed elements in the sodium chloride solution are returned to the patient's body.
This procedure stimulates the production of new, pure plasma, strengthens the immune system, and starts cell renewal. Cleansing blood with plasmapheresis has repeatedly proven its effectiveness in the fight against hepatitis, autoimmune diseases, complications of diabetes, and neurology.
APPLICATION OF PLASMAPHERESIS: WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS
Outwardly, blood plasmapheresis is not complicated - the patient lies comfortably on the couch, and an apparatus is connected to his vein, where filtration takes place. In one session, approximately 30% is cleared. For a sustainable result, three to five procedures are required.
But still, it is worth considering whether to turn to plasmapheresis or not - after all, there is direct contact with blood, and a mistake can be expensive. In addition, there is a list of diseases in which the benefits of cleaning are not as great as previously thought. But first things first.
WHEN PLASMAPHERESIS IS NEEDED - INDICATIONS FOR USE
After the invention of the blood purification apparatus, it was considered practically a panacea for two hundred diseases. The new approach and studies have determined that plasmapheresis treatment should be recommended for a much smaller number of cases, namely:
- autoimmune diseases;
- skin diseases - urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, furunculosis
- hepatitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis;
- diabetes;
- arthritis and lupus;
- infections;
- chronic fatigue syndrome.
As a preventive measure, plasmapheresis should not be used. Only on the recommendation of a doctor.
HOW OFTEN CAN YOU DO PLASMAPHERESIS
Plasmapheresis is not a cosmetic procedure, it is a complete treatment. It is carried out by a specialist doctor, with sufficient grounds. The doctor determines the number of procedures individually, based on the symptoms of the disease, the patient's condition, and the results of the tests. Most often, three to five procedures are enough, with breaks of several days. How many courses will be needed - the doctor who monitors the course of the disease will also decide.
PLASMAPHERESIS: CONTRAINDICATIONS
In some cases, the procedure is strictly prohibited:
- malignant tumors;
- heavy bleeding;
- severe brain damage.
Sometimes there is no direct prohibition, but plasmapheresis should be carried out carefully:
- menses;
- hemophilia;
- arrhythmias;
- infectious diseases.
With proper conduct, complications after plasmapheresis do not appear.
WHAT IS THE COST OF PLASMAPHERESIS
The cost of one procedure in our wellness center will be 4400 hryvnias.
