10 common conditions that can be treated with hyperbaric therapy

Hyperbaric hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a modern therapeutic method with increasingly visible results in the treatment of complex conditions. Inhaling pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber stimulates blood circulation, deep tissue oxygenation and the natural healing process.

Here are 10 of the most common conditions where HBOT plays a significant role:

1. 🦴 Osteonecrosis (Aseptic bone necrosis)

Also known as avascular necrosis, this condition occurs when blood flow to the bone is interrupted, leading to the death of bone tissue. Hyperbaric therapy helps to:

• Reoxygenation of damaged bone
• Reducing pain and inflammation
• Prevention of progression to bone collapse
  It is a promising non-invasive alternative, especially in the early stages of the disease.

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2. 🩹 Chronic wounds that do not heal (e.g. diabetic ulcers)

The extra oxygen stimulates the formation of new blood vessels, helps fight infection and speeds up cell regeneration - all essential in treating wounds that don't respond to conventional treatments.

3. 🦠 Severe infections (gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis)

Aggressive infections, especially anaerobic infections, are effectively treated with hyperbaric oxygen. It creates a hostile environment for bacteria and supports the body's defense mechanisms.

4. 🧠 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

After head trauma, HBOT can reduce brain swelling, improve cerebral circulation and support the rebuilding of neuronal connections, especially in combination with rehabilitation therapies.

5. 🦟 Lyme disease (in chronic or neurological forms)

For patients with advanced Lyme disease, HBOT has proven useful in:

• Combat Borrelia spirochetes, which can become resistant in oxygen-poor environments.
• Reduction of persistent neurological symptoms: mental fogginess, fatigue, joint pain.
  It is often used as a complementary treatment alongside antibiotic treatment.

6. 🧬 Stroke (CVA)

During recovery, hyperbaric oxygen helps to:

• Restoring areas of low blood flow (ischemic penumbra area)
• Improve motor and cognitive functions
• Decreased risk of secondary complications

7. ☣️ Carbon monoxide poisoning

HBOT is the standard treatment for this acute condition, rapidly reducing hemoglobin-bound CO levels and preventing brain or heart damage.

8. 🦻 Sudden hearing loss (sensorineural deafness)

In the acute phase (first 72 hours), oxygen helps to reduce inflammation in the cochlea and may improve the chances of partial or complete hearing recovery.

9. 💀 Osteomyelitis (chronic bone infection)

When antibiotics are not enough, HBOT can penetrate into poorly vascularized areas of bone, enhancing the treatment effect and stimulating bone regeneration.

10. 🔬 Radiation (post-radiotherapy side effects)

Tissues damaged by radiation (e.g. bladder or rectum) have a reduced regenerative capacity. Hyperbaric oxygen restores microvascularization and accelerates healing, reducing post-therapy complications.

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🔍 Safe but medically indicated therapy

Although HBOT is considered safe, it should only be performed under medical supervision and with prior assessment. The number of sessions varies depending on the diagnosis, the body's response and the stage of the condition.

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🩺 Conclusion

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is gaining more and more ground in modern medicine because of its proven benefits in hard-to-treat conditions. If you are experiencing one of the conditions mentioned, talk to your doctor or consult a specialized clinic to see if HBOT may be a therapeutic option for you.