Scleroderma
In Greek, Scleroderma means hardening of the skin. Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease that is estimated to affect just over a quarter of a million Americans each year. One of the most obvious symptoms is hardening or tightening of the skin. Other symptoms of Scleroderma include joint pain, a heightened reaction to cold temperatures, and acid reflux, in addition to potential problems to the heart, lungs, or kidney.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can accelerate the healing of ischemic wounds that can result from Scleroderma.
HBOT for Scleroderma
HBOT benefits patients with Scleroderma in the following ways:
- Reduces edema/inflammation
- Enhances oxygen availability to injured tissue
- Promotes fibroblast proliferation/collagen synthesis, decreasing fibrosis
- Enhances antibiotic efficacy
- Reduces incidence of infection due to the enhancement of leukocyte oxidative killing
- Increases tensile strength of healed tissue
- Increases angiogenesis
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Read MoreSee if HBOT is Right For You
Our experienced clinical team is available to help you find out if you’re an appropriate candidate for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and to answer any additional questions about HBOT and our facilities.
You deserve the best – our mission is to achieve patient success through personalized, innovative, and compassionate care that enhances your healing potential. We do so at the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost, with only one copay and/or less coinsurance than at a hospital-based HBOT program.
Call us today at (646) 846-2081 or click the “Get Started” button to take the next step with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and learn how it can help you accelerate healing and achieve optimal health!
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