Partial baths rising

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 27.01.2022

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Naturopathic procedure, hydrotherapy: Bathing in water initially warm to the body (36 °C) with increasing temperature. A rising partial bath should be performed maximum 3 times/week.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Improvement of the blood circulation in the treated part of the body and the related segments of the body, reduction of blood pressure

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Circulatory disorders, AVK in early stages, incipient infections, muscle tension, hypertension, bronchial asthma, Raynaud's syndrome, scleroderma.

ImplementationThis section has been translated automatically.

Depending on the indication, a rising hand, arm, foot, lower leg, leg or sitz bath is performed. Start with indifferent temperature - increase the temperature by adding hot water (cave burns!) up to 42 °C after 15 minutes.

Afterwards, a cold shower can be performed, caution: Raynaud's syndrome, AVK! followed by 30 minutes of rest!

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Cardiovascular insufficiency, heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, cirrhosis of the liver, thrombophlebitis, aneurysms.

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Last updated on: 27.01.2022