It is a common practice to treat non-obstructive ureteric calculi by hydrotherapy.
Hydrotherapy has meant forced diuresis by intravenous or oral fluids. Patient is hospitalized for three to four days and four to five litres of fluid is given intravenously with diuretics every day in the hope of calculus clearance.
What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy, also called the hydropathy is defined as the use of water to treat a medical condition or to maintain the general health. The therapy belongs to conventional medicine as well as alternative medicine. The treatment involves the therapeutic use of water to provide healing effects.
Many prefer hydrotherapy as it is a natural way of treatment and the results are approving. Water has many properties that aid in providing relief. It improves blood flow and has a soothing, calming, and relaxing effect on the patient. Different temperature conditions inside the water also play a role in this therapy. The increase in temperature and hydrostatic pressure increases blood circulation and the body’s flexibility and decreases swelling.
Hydrotherapy differs from swimming because this constitutes specific postures and exercises and is commonly administered in a hot water pool. The water temperature of such a pool is usually maintained between 33-36 º C. which is warmer than a typical swimming pool.
Types of Hydrotherapy Treatment-
1. The Baleno therapy
2. The hydro massage technique
3. Steam, sauna and compresses
4. The Kneipp system
5. Sitz bath
Benefits of Hydrotherapy-
These are the benefits of hydrotherapy-
1. Boosts the immune system
2. Rehabilitation of injured muscles
3. Relieves pain and muscle tension
4. Relieves stress
5. Encourages detoxification
Hydrotherapy Contraindications-
• Active infections
• altered sensations
• hydrophobia
• intolerance of cold or heat
• open wounds
• poor balance
• Steam bath
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