Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Cryo Services-How Does It Work?

By Luisa Sharpe


There are quite a number of methods that can be used to treat diseases, abnormal or damaged body tissue. One of these methods is the application of cryo services. This is whereby cold temperature is applied to reduce inflammation and pain, as well as reduce metabolism or completely get rid of the diseased area.

Cryosurgery is a procedure that is used to destroy abnormal cells that are located on the cervical area. These cells would normally become cancerous if they are not removed in good time thus becoming malignant. Most medical practitioners recommend that this procedure should be performed. However, this will entirely depend on how severe the condition is and is normally based on results from biopsy samples that are taken from parts of the cervix.

During cryosurgery specialized instrument is inserted into the vagina and placed onto the cervix firmly. The cervix and the abnormal cell are covered completely by the instrument and nitrogen which is in liquid form is released at a very low temperature of 50 degree celsius.

The low temperature functions by killing the abnormal cells, leaving them to get out of the cervix slowly within a period of between two to three weeks. Before the procedure is completed, the cervix is usually exposed to freezing for an additional three minutes. After this, it is allowed to thaw and the whole process is conducted again for three more minutes.

You may feel some cramps during the start of the procedure. This is brought about by the direct exposure of the cervix to cold temperature. A compared to the normal menstrual cramps, the pain might get worse a time goes by. However, several hours after the procedure, the cramps will steadily wear off. The cramping is minimized as the end of the procedure nears.

Following the cryosurgery, it is advised that the body should be in a relaxed position for the rest of the day. Regular activities for the women can be undertaken as quickly as the following day. During the recovery process, the patient may notice a slight increase in the vaginal discharge. However, nothing should be inserted into the vaginal canal for at least two to three weeks after the procedure.

The insertions of tampons, sexual intercourse as well as douching are all activities that should be avoided during the two to three week recovery period. Cryosurgery can be considered as a fairly effective procedure that helps in killing and getting rid of the abnormal cervical tissue that is affected by disease especially when they are in the lower region of the cervix. In at least 85% of the cases in which cryosurgery is applied to get rid of the cells, the outcome is successful.

Cryosurgery carries along its own dangers just as any other medical procedure. The dangers associated with the procedure are however very little. It is essential that you are taken through the risks and side effects of the procedure before considering it. Some side effects that may arise after the procedure are like fever, pain, foul smell, a discharge that is yellow in color and vaginal bleeding that is unrelated to the monthly flow. In case of any serious complications that may be of concern, it is highly recommended that you contact the doctor as soon as possible.




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