Medical community urges caution against misuse of 'chelation injections'
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Recently, the use of 'chelation injections' for the purpose of fatigue relief or health management has been increasing in some hospitals. However, as these injections are being misused beyond their intended purpose, concerns within the medical community are growing.
Chelation therapy is a treatment originally used to remove heavy metals from the body. Recently, however, it has become a problem as it is being misused for purposes such as fatigue recovery or manipulating medical examination results.
The Korean Medical Association has warned that such misuse can pose serious risks to a patient's health. In particular, it requires special attention as it can cause fatal complications such as acute kidney injury in patients with weak kidney function.
When acute kidney injury occurs, it places a significant burden on patients, such as an increased risk of death and longer hospital stays. Therefore, receiving injection treatments for unverified purposes is a very dangerous behavior.
Experts emphasize that one must consult thoroughly with a doctor before receiving any injections for health purposes. It is most important to accurately understand one's own condition and choose a medically proven, safe treatment method.
Sources: 코리아헬스로그
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