Vodka compress is a very common treatment at home. It helps to expand the vessels, which in turn provides a more intensive flow of blood to the inflamed areas. Vodka compress helps to resolve the painful focus, and is also effective in relieving swelling. The use of this type of compress helps to significantly reduce pain.
It is recommended to use a vodka compress in the following cases:
- with various inflammatory processes that occur in the joints;
- to relieve the effects of bruises or wounds, but it is necessary to apply only a few days after receiving them;
- to eliminate the infiltrate that arose as a result of a drug injection;
- during the occurrence of pain syndromes, both chronic and sudden;
- with inflammatory processes of the throat.
Putting a vodka compress is quite simple, but this seemingly easy matter has its own nuances. First you need a small piece of gauze or a soft cloth and a piece of polyethylene a little larger than gauze, as well as cotton wool and a bandage.
First, urine with gauze and applied to a sore spot. From above it is covered with polyethylene, and then with cotton wool - and everything is bandaged. These procedures are carried out in order to retain the received heat for a longer period of time. If possible, then on top of the bandage you can still tie a warm scarf.
In a sore spot, such a compress should be from six to twelve hours. After removal, a warm, but already dry dressing should be put in its place. It is better to put the compress at night, and after removing it for several hours, it is advisable not to go outside, it is better to stay warm.
Vodka compress on the throat is good for tonsillitis. When applying such a compress, it is necessary to leave the neck area where the thyroid gland is located, and apply the entire compress only to its posterior and lateral surfaces. After removing the compress is not recommended to go out.
A vodka compress is placed on the ear in the presence of various inflammatory processes in this organ. It is superimposed around the auricle, so a hole must be made for it in gauze, polyethylene and cotton wool. Such a compress should be set for a short time, approximately 2-4 hours, at night it is not recommended
Vodka compress helps to effectively deal with such a problem as keratinization of the heels. First they are steamed in saline solution (a spoonful of salt per liter of water). After that, a compress of vodka is made on the heel, which is there all night.
A vodka compress from nettle tincture helps in the treatment of wounds. It’s easy to cook. To do this, pour nettle leaves into the bottle and pour them with vodka, then insist for about two weeks. Be sure the bottle should be in the sun. Such a compress is used as follows: the wound is pre-washed and a compress is applied to it. It should be changed after three hours.
Sometimes, if the vodka compress is not applied correctly, it can cause chills in the patient instead of the warming effect . The reason for this may be non-compliance with the sequence of layers or polyethylene (oilcloth) did not completely cover the fabric soaked in vodka.
Do not use a compress of vodka if there are ulcers and open wounds. It is contraindicated in all oncological diseases, with purulent otitis media, pleurisy and bronchitis. In order to avoid complications, before using this type of compress, you must always consult with a specialist. Independent decision-making on the application of a vodka compress can cause an exacerbation of diseases that the patient has.