Complementary Therapies
This area covers ozone therapy, intravenous (IV) therapies, pain treatments and cupping (hacamat) applications. Each procedure is set out in detail on its own page.
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Major Ozone Therapy
What is major ozone therapy (autohaemotherapy), how is it performed and in whom is it not performed? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Minor Ozone Therapy
What is minor ozone therapy (autohaemotherapy), how does it differ from the major form? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Rectal Ozone
What is rectal ozone application, in whom is it not performed and what are its possible side effects? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Vaginal Ozone
What is vaginal ozone application, in whom is it not performed and what are its possible side effects? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Vitamin and Mineral Applications
When is IV vitamin and mineral application considered, in whom is it not performed and what are its risks? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine.
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IV Iron Treatment
In which situations is intravenous iron treatment performed, in whom is it not performed and what are its risks? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine.
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Immune Support Applications
In which situations is this application considered, in whom is it not performed and what are its risks? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine.
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Approach to Pain Treatment
How is the assessment carried out in a complaint of pain, which topics are asked and how is the plan drawn up? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine.
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Muscle and Joint Pain
Assessment, distinguishing questions, warning signs and follow-up in muscle and joint pain. Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Low Back and Neck Pain
Assessment, warning signs, the place of imaging and follow-up in low back and neck pain. Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Widespread Muscle Pain (Fibromyalgia)
Assessment, the conditions that are ruled out and follow-up in widespread pain felt in many areas of the body. Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Migraine and Tension-Type Headaches
The distinction between migraine and tension-type headache, assessment, warning signs and follow-up. Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Hijama
What is hijama, in whom is it not performed and what are its possible side effects? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine.
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Body Composition Analysis
What is the body composition analysis measurement, in whom is it not performed and what are its limits? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Smoking Cessation
How is the assessment carried out when quitting smoking and which forms of support are used? Dr. Suzan Alp, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Tuzla.
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Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy rests on giving a medical ozone-oxygen mixture to the body in specified doses, and is an application defined in the Ministry of Health’s Regulation on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices. The methods carried out at the practice are: Major Ozone Therapy and Minor Ozone Therapy (autohaemotherapy), Rectal Ozone and Vaginal Ozone.
Intravenous (IV) Therapies
Intravenous therapies are the giving, by the intravenous route, of vitamin, mineral or iron preparations. The headings: Vitamin and Mineral Applications, IV Iron Treatment and Immune Support Applications.
Pain Treatments
Pain treatments cover the assessment and procedure headings directed at low back and neck pain, muscle and joint pain, widespread muscle pain and headaches. In detail: Approach to Pain Treatment.
Cupping (Hacamat) Therapy
Hijama is a traditional application in which a vacuum is created through cups placed on the skin; superficial incisions are made in the skin before the cup is placed. The list of days preferred in the traditional practice is on the Hijama Calendar page.
For chronic disease follow-up and dietary counselling see the Internal Medicine page; for skin procedures see the Aesthetic Medicine page.
Results of any surgical or interventional (needle-based) procedure may vary from person to person. You are advised to obtain detailed information from your physician before the procedure.
This page is for general information only and does not replace a medical examination. Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by a physician following an individual assessment.
Last updated: August 2026
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