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Medical Conditions - Short Wave Diathermy

Short wave diathermy is a type of heat therapy used to relieve pain and inflammation in body parts. The heat is generated by high-frequency electromagnetic waves. When the energy waves are applied to an inflamed area, it generates therapeutic heat to improve blood flow and relieves pain. One may use it in muscle pain, sprains, joint inflammations, and even for pain from kidney stones.

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What is the cause and remedy for bilateral spondylolysis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Spondylolysis is basically lysis of pars interarticularis. This is the bone responsible for stability between two vertebral bodies.

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Could use of Iodine scrub and diathermy in first trimester cause damage to the baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Using Iodine hand scrub occasionally will not cause harm. Monopolar and bipolar diathermy will not cause any harm unless extensive usage is done.

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