Modern medicine, despite the largethe number of innovations, does not refuse the use of old, effective proven methods of treatment. Most often they are used in pediatrics, because treatment with the latest drugs can cause an unexpected reaction in children, since unexplored combinations of components on a child's body can behave differently. The so-called "Grandmother's ways" are not always inactive. For example, paraffin boots are still prescribed by many doctors to treat their young patients.
Paraffin boots are physiotherapeuticprocedure in which the child's legs from the foot to the knee are wrapped with two layers of warm paraffin. This method is used to treat diseases such as neuralgia, hypertonia of the leg muscles, ARVI and ARI. The procedure can be used together with a drug treatment method, as well as with massages and electrophoresis. It is not a panacea for all diseases and should be prescribed by the attending physician. Paraffin boots are contraindicated лицам, страдающим некоторыми кожными diseases that have heart problems, as well as patients with diabetes. It is not necessary to carry out the procedure if the child has inflammatory processes in the body.
The essence of the method of paraffin bootslies in the fact that the heat emanating from them, strengthens the lymph flow, blood supply, helps to relax muscles. This is possible due to the special properties of the substance, which for a long time holds the heat and transfers it to the body of the patient. How to make paraffin boots need to learn from your doctor. This procedure can be performed in the hospital or at home. Many mothers noted an increase in the level of colds in children after passing it. This is due to the inability to spend more time in the hospital after paraffin application so that the body of the child is cooled to a normal temperature. From the temperature difference children quickly catch cold. For this reason, you can make paraffin boots on your own at home.
Для их приготовления понадобится озокерит и paraffin, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. They are melted in a water bath. Substances are taken in a ratio of one to one or in some cases two to one. A more accurate prescription is to ask the doctor. After the resulting mixture has melted and become homogeneous, it is carefully spread on a baking sheet, where there is a layer of dense polyethylene. It is necessary to make two blanks with a size sufficient for wrapping one leg. The temperature of the resulting substance should be higher than body temperature, but not burn it.
На детские ножки аккуратно от икр выкладываются paraffin boots, gradually wrapping the entire limb from the knee and below. From above they are wrapped with cling film and then warm socks or socks are put on the baby. It should be wrapped with a warm blanket. In this state, it should be no more than 15 minutes. The number of procedures and the time they are carried out is determined individually after consultation with the attending physician. Although the method does not involve the use of chemicals in the treatment, but still it should not be prescribed independently. Also, do not think that paraffin wraps are a complete treatment. They are only a supplement to the procedures and medicines prescribed by the medical professional. Some mothers in pharmacies are faced with the choice of paraffin wax, because it is dark and light. Doctors say that there is no difference between them. Its main purpose is to keep warm for a long time. After the procedure, the child should not be taken to the streets for three hours. During this time, his body will cool to a normal temperature and the risk of colds will decrease.
