The most effective method of balneotherapy are hydrogen sulfide baths. Indications for their use are very diverse. Hydrogen sulfide (or sulfide) baths are widely used in the complex treatment of patients who suffer from various ailments.
The effect of this treatment procedure on the patient's body is ensured by several factors. Firstly, the hydrostatic pressure and water temperature are beneficial for the patient. Secondly, hydrogen sulfide penetrates into the skin and blood. This valuable natural element irritates the endings of nerve fibers, which allows you to maximize the work of all organs and systems of the human body.
The adoption of hydrogen sulfide baths can enhance coronary circulation, reduce blood pressure, improve peripheral resistance of the heart muscle and the state of the nervous system. Under the influence of hydrogen sulfide baths, biologically active elements are formed that contribute to the expansion of small capillaries and improve metabolic processes in the body. At the same time, blood flow is accelerated and foci of inflammatory processes are reduced, which relieves pain and increases motor functioning of the joints.
Hydrogen sulfide baths, the indications for use of which are various diseases of both the central and peripheral nervous systems, are also prescribed in the presence of inflammatory processes in the musculoskeletal system, with pathologies of the skin and in the treatment of diseases of a urological and gynecological nature. Recommend these procedures for hypertension and diabetes. Sulfide baths are effective for getting rid of diabetes, various diseases of the joints and spine.
For varicose veins and post-thrombophlebitic conditions, hydrogen sulfide baths are also recommended. Indications for their use also occur in radiation sickness. Often these treatment procedures are used to normalize protein, mineral and fat metabolism. Hydrogen sulfide baths, the indications for which are pathologies of the endocrine system, contribute to enhancing the function of the thyroid gland.
When prescribing medical procedures, it is necessary to take into account that contraindications have hydrogen sulfide baths. They are not recommended for arrhythmias and ischemic disease, which is accompanied by attacks of angina pectoris. Do not appoint baths containing hydrogen sulfide, patients suffering from active rheumatism and have heart disease. The list of contraindications includes liver and kidney diseases, oncological and mental pathologies. Hydrogen sulfide baths are not prescribed in the presence of a duodenal ulcer and stomach, with tuberculosis, hypotension, and also with respiratory ailments. It is forbidden to use these procedures for severe hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, as well as for patients suffering from bronchial asthma.
Medicinal waters with a low content of free hydrogen sulfide are used for oral use. They are able to reduce the secretion of the stomach and produce a choleretic and laxative effect. Ingestion of weakly sulfide waters is indicated for liver lesions. They are effective in case of poisoning of the body with heavy metals. Low-hydrogen sulfide healing waters act as antioxidants. They also produce a choleretic and diuretic effect on the patient's body.