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Ust physiotherapy
I got very much itchness and burning sensation in my skin after doin ust in my neck ..should i continue doing it ?
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Therapeutic ultrasound (UST) is a treatment technique in physiotherapy for localized pain the reported adverse effect is not a typical presentation in this treatment usually however this type of symptom can be seen if there is any adjunct used along with the normal ultrasound gel.
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keep the concerned physiotherapist informed regarding the issue
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Hi. Usually that does not happen . Any ointment was used alongside? Sometimes that cause skin irritation . Use cold compress to reduce the burning sensation. Should be better. You can take US again tomorrow and ask for only gel application without bolini or any such ointment.
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The gel was mixed with any ointment may cause this,
If it is only Ultrasound gel cannot cause.
Use only the Ultrasound gel and continue the treatment
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Avoid using Ultrasound gel with any other ointments, cream or gel.
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Use ice/ cold pack application on the affected area can help relieve the symptoms
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