Silver has always had a wide range of applications which range from the pharmaceutical industry, the cosmetic industry and manufacturing. In the medical industry, colloidal silver is the form that bears the greatest significance. It has been used for many centuries in the management of varied medical conditions. Its use reduced significantly when cheaper, more effective antibiotics were discovered. There are still a number of benefits colloidal silver provides hence it is still found in some health centers.
The colloid is usually compounded with a number of salts to increase the spectrum of activity. One of the salts with which it is combined is nitrate. The resultant compound (silver nitrate) is used in the manufacture of eye ointment that is given to babies to act as prophylaxis against conjunctivitis. It also has activity against warts and corns.
Topical formulations are available for use in wound care and maintenance of skin health. This is because colloidal silver has been found to help stimulate healing of the skin and mucosal surfaces. It has been used successfully to treat periodontitis (gum disease), burns and thrush. It also has strong anti-fungal action hence suitable for treating ring worm which commonly grows on the epidermis. Eczema and psoriasis are examples of other conditions treated with the colloid.
When taken orally, the colloid is said to help in a number of gastrointestinal conditions. In general, it is more effective for conditions that found in the small intestines than those in the large intestines. This is because it is rapidly absorbed and may not reach the large intestine. Some of the conditions for which it has been used include diarrhea, food poisoning, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis among others.
The colloidal element has been used to provide relief for a myriad of respiratory infections. In the management of allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, a nasal spray is used to deliver the therapeutic agent. The spray may also be used to manage common colds. It has been shown through studies that close to 90% of persons will have a positive response. Its use in managing bronchitis and viral pneumonia is still experiential.
The most dramatic side effect of this treatment is a condition referred to as argyria. It is the result of silver deposited beneath the skin reacting with the sun to change to a blue gray color. The effects are most prominent on the hands and the face. There is no definitive treatment but laser therapy has been shown to provide some relief.
When there is prolonged use or if excessive dosages are administered, the colloid may accumulate within internal organs such as the brain, the liver, the heart and the kidney. This is likely to lead to failure of the affected organ and may even lead to death. There is no treatment for this condition at the time.
You need to be cautious when using this therapeutic agent. As a matter of fact, the general advice is that you should talk to your doctor first. The benefits of doing this are that a proper diagnosis of your condition will be made and if the colloid is to be used, the right dosage will be prescribed.
The colloid is usually compounded with a number of salts to increase the spectrum of activity. One of the salts with which it is combined is nitrate. The resultant compound (silver nitrate) is used in the manufacture of eye ointment that is given to babies to act as prophylaxis against conjunctivitis. It also has activity against warts and corns.
Topical formulations are available for use in wound care and maintenance of skin health. This is because colloidal silver has been found to help stimulate healing of the skin and mucosal surfaces. It has been used successfully to treat periodontitis (gum disease), burns and thrush. It also has strong anti-fungal action hence suitable for treating ring worm which commonly grows on the epidermis. Eczema and psoriasis are examples of other conditions treated with the colloid.
When taken orally, the colloid is said to help in a number of gastrointestinal conditions. In general, it is more effective for conditions that found in the small intestines than those in the large intestines. This is because it is rapidly absorbed and may not reach the large intestine. Some of the conditions for which it has been used include diarrhea, food poisoning, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis among others.
The colloidal element has been used to provide relief for a myriad of respiratory infections. In the management of allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, a nasal spray is used to deliver the therapeutic agent. The spray may also be used to manage common colds. It has been shown through studies that close to 90% of persons will have a positive response. Its use in managing bronchitis and viral pneumonia is still experiential.
The most dramatic side effect of this treatment is a condition referred to as argyria. It is the result of silver deposited beneath the skin reacting with the sun to change to a blue gray color. The effects are most prominent on the hands and the face. There is no definitive treatment but laser therapy has been shown to provide some relief.
When there is prolonged use or if excessive dosages are administered, the colloid may accumulate within internal organs such as the brain, the liver, the heart and the kidney. This is likely to lead to failure of the affected organ and may even lead to death. There is no treatment for this condition at the time.
You need to be cautious when using this therapeutic agent. As a matter of fact, the general advice is that you should talk to your doctor first. The benefits of doing this are that a proper diagnosis of your condition will be made and if the colloid is to be used, the right dosage will be prescribed.
