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[Immunological changes during hydrotherapy]

J Ring, W Teichmann

    Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |November 11, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hydrotherapy, specifically Kneipp hydrotherapy, was found to modulate immune responses in patients. Key immune markers like IgM, alpha2-macroglobulin, and complement factor C3 increased, indicating a heightened immune state.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Background:

    • Hydrotherapy, particularly the Kneipp method, is a complementary therapy with potential physiological effects.
    • Understanding the immunological impact of hydrotherapy is crucial for its clinical application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the immunological effects of hydrotherapy according to Kneipp in patients.
    • To assess changes in specific immune parameters following hydrotherapy treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Immunological tests were conducted on 34 patients undergoing Kneipp hydrotherapy.
    • Measurements included IgM, alpha2-macroglobulin, complement factor C3, specific antibody activities, and skin reactions to antigens.
    • Lymphocyte transformation tests were performed using pokeweed, PHA, and PPD.

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    Main Results:

    • Increased concentrations of IgM, alpha2-macroglobulin, and complement factor C3 were observed post-hydrotherapy in patients, but not in healthy controls.
    • Skin reactions to protein and bacterial antigens were significantly more intense after hydrotherapy.
    • The pokeweed stimulation ratio in lymphocyte transformation tests increased, while PHA and PPD stimulation rates remained unchanged.

    Conclusions:

    • Kneipp hydrotherapy appears to modulate certain aspects of the immune system in patients.
    • The treatment may enhance innate or non-specific immune responses, as suggested by increased complement and antigen reactivity.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms and clinical implications of these immunological changes.