Hydrotherapy is an ancient way to combat various diseases. One of its types is the shower. In view of the therapeutic purposes pursued, when it is used, the pressure of the jet and the temperature of the water change.
Shower is:
- is warm;
- cold;
- rainwater;
- inkjet;
- Charcot;
- dust;
- needle;
- circular.
To treat the symptoms of hemorrhoids use a complex method. Treatment must necessarily include conservative therapy with traditional medicine and hydrotherapy.
The use of the shower for hemorrhoids
Ascending shower is used in many preventive institutions and sanatoriums for people suffering from pelvic diseases: gynecological, proctological and urological.
The ascending shower with hemorrhoids helps:
- normalize blood circulation and prevent the risk of thrombosis;
- to relieve inflammation;
- to return elasticity to vessels;
- analgesia;
- reduced blood flow to inflamed nodes;
- strengthen the muscles of the small pelvis.
Application of the shower with hemorrhoids
The patient is placed on a specially designed chair with a slotted hole so that the crotch is exactly in the area of the shower that is placed under the seat. And for women and men, the procedure is slightly different. The first bidet is also provided, the second is planted so that the scrotum does not fall into the zone of exposure to water jets.
Water is fed through a mesh, which is clad in a crane. With hemorrhoids, its temperature is low enough. The exposure time is 2-3 minutes, to avoid overcooling.
The treatment of hemorrhoids with this method is 20 procedures. If there is a doctor's recommendation, then the therapy can be repeated.
This type of procedure is not suitable for all patients. It is contraindicated in people with:
- tuberculosis in active form;
- severe severe hypertension;
- by a violation of blood flow of the third degree, chronic form;
- with oncology;
- rashes on the skin in the perineum.
Ascending shower with hemorrhoids at home
At home, this procedure can also be used by sending water to the perineum. But you should definitely talk about this with your doctor.
If you do not comply with the correct temperature regime, overdo it with the duration of the procedure or the pressure of jets of water on the crotch, you can do yourself a lot of harm.
Men should direct the jet so as not to touch the area of the scrotum. It is very important.
How to take a contrast shower with hemorrhoids?
Contrast shower at home, along with diet and special exercises has a positive effect in the complex treatment of hemorrhoids.
In addition to the restorative effect, this procedure contributes to the normalization of:
- blood flow, which is an important part of the cure;
- metabolic processes, including gastrointestinal tract;
- work of vessels and their recovery.
This procedure is desirable to be carried out every day, gradually increasing its duration.
The meaning of the procedure in alternating cold and hot water. And hot water is better to start out from the shower, and it's necessary to pour cold water.
Time of exposure to hot water for several minutes, cold - 1 minute. And so about 3 cycles.
Pouring cold water starts from the head. In the morning, you need to finish the procedure cold, and in the evening with warm water( 2 hours before bedtime).
Water treatments not only bring joy and a sense of purity and vigor, but also very effectively treat hemorrhoids. If you adhere to medical recommendations, improve your lifestyle, do not ignore preventive measures such as diet, sports and hydrotherapy, you can significantly reduce the risk of returning the disease.