Radon baths are referred to as alpha therapy procedures. The basic principle of their effect on the body is based on the decay of an inert radioactive element of radon. The result of this reaction is the formation of alpha radiation.
Use radon baths with a strong concentration of a radioactive element, ranging from one hundred twenty to two hundred nCi per liter, and also with a weak one - from one to ten nCi / l.
Radon enters the patient through the skin, lungs and mucous membranes. The radioactive element is released into the environment through the respiratory system.
To conduct a course of therapeutic therapy, the doctor may prescribe radon baths to the patient. Indications for their use:
- dysfunctions of the nervous system (neuritis and neurosis, neuralgia, trauma to nerve endings, etc.);
- the presence of pathological processes in the osteoarticular system (osteochondrosis and arthrosis, myositis and arthritis);
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels (ischemia, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, etc.);
- skin pathology (chronic eczema, psoriasis, scleroderma, neurodermatitis, etc.);
- diseases of the organs of the reproductive system in women (the presence of an increased number of estrogens, various inflammatory processes, fibromyomas, menopause syndrome , etc.);
- pathological processes of the digestive system, which are inflammatory in nature;
- diseases of the respiratory system (obstruction of the lungs, which is chronic, bronchial asthma, inflammation of the mucosa and paranasal sinuses) ;
- pathology of the excretory organs (pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, which are chronic in nature);
- dysfunction of metabolic processes and diseases of the endocrine system (diabetes, obesity, hyperthyroidism).
Have a radon bath contraindications. These include:
- radiation sickness of acute or chronic type;
- low protective functions of the body;
- the presence in the workplace of patients of various harmful factors (high-frequency magnetic fields and ionizing radiation).
Radon baths affect all systems and organs of the patient. The radioactive element has the ability to directly affect the cells of the body, which distinguishes these water procedures from others. When exposed to the skin, radon initially narrows and then dilates the capillaries, which helps increase blood flow and normalize vascular tone. Such procedures have a positive effect on the normalization of the functions of the anticoagulation and coagulation systems, which also improves microcirculation processes.
Radon baths, among other things, have a strong analgesic effect. This effect on the body is produced by blocking the transmission of pain impulses in its very center, as well as at the spinal stage.
Carrying out these procedures increases the body's immune forces, a calming effect on the brain and normalizes the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. Alpha therapy suppresses autoimmune manifestations and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The adoption of radon baths normalizes metabolic processes, and also accelerates the restoration and healing of the skin.