Overview of Contraindications
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During pregnancy, it is advised to refrain from using magnetotherapy, even though no medical studies have yet demonstrated any negative effects. This recommendation is made out of precaution.
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Individuals with electronic implants, such as pacemakers, should under no circumstances use magnetotherapy devices. Any potential interference with the device could have serious, even fatal, consequences.
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In cases of bleeding of any origin, magnetotherapy is not recommended, as the magnetic field can reduce blood clotting and increase bleeding due to improved tissue circulation. It is strictly contraindicated in cases of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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The device should not be used two days before, during, or two days after menstruation. However, there are cases where pulsed magnetic fields have alleviated menstrual pain when applied outside of this period.
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Magnetotherapy is not recommended during acute viral infections, severe fungal infections, seizure disorders, or advanced atherosclerosis. It should also not be used in cases of adrenal hyperfunction, thyroid hyperfunction, active tuberculosis, venous thrombosis and embolism, and diseases of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. These precautions are taken out of an abundance of caution.
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As a further precaution, magnetotherapy should not be used by individuals with malignant tumors, even if they have been treated and are considered cured.
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According to current knowledge, magnetotherapy has no harmful side effects if the guidelines mentioned here are followed. In rare cases, particularly sensitive individuals may experience a short-term significant drop in blood pressure, but this reaction typically disappears after the first five sessions.