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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Definition
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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.

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

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

Implementation
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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!

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

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Casts (Kneipp); Hydrotherapy;