At what diseases can you use mineral water "Essentuki"?

The resort towns of the North Caucasus have long been famous for their healing springs. The most popular, along with the well-known "Borjomi" and "Narzan", are the mineral waters "Essentuki". A whole series of drinks under this brand is produced, and all of them are medicinal. When they are used, they usually follow the recommendations of a doctor who prescribes a specific scheme for taking medicinal water depending on the disease. Is it possible to take the mineral waters of Essentuki for preventive purposes? In these cases, follow the instructions and recommendations, which are briefly indicated on the labels of glass and plastic bottles. If the necessary rules are observed, the life-giving liquid will undoubtedly have a beneficial effect on the body. This article describes how to drink mineral water "Essentuki-4" and "Essentuki-17".

At what diseases are mineral waters "Essentuki" used

The main direction of treatment, of course - is the disease of the gastrointestinal tract. But apart from this narrow specialization, water is widely used and with other health problems. For example, the liquid helps to regulate the metabolism in the body, reduce blood sugar, reduce excess weight.

Mineral waters "Essentuki " - general recommendations for use:

- to obtain a therapeutic effect, use in small amounts (half a glass), not using it as a simple means for quenching thirst;

- water has the most health-improving effect in a warm form;

- it is desirable to eliminate the "sparkling" of the drink, for this purpose it is poured into the beaker in advance (for example, overnight) to evaporate the air bubbles;

- strictly observe the prescribed schedule of admission: depending on the disease, you should usually maintain a certain time interval before meals;

- It is recommended to undergo a course of treatment within a month, repeated two to three times a year.

At what diseases are mineral water "Essentuki-4" used?

The peculiarity of this water consists in a combination of two types, which have the opposite physiological effect. Therefore, "Essentuki-4" is used to treat stomach diseases with both increased and reduced acidity. Also, water can be used for the following diseases:

- uncomplicated ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;

- chronic form of colitis and enterocolitis;

- hepatitis, cholecystitis is not in the stage of exacerbation;

- chronic pancreatitis;

Postcholecystectomy syndrome;

- metabolic disorders: gout, obesity, diabetes, oxaluria, uracid diathesis, phosphaturia;

- chronic forms of diseases of the bladder and kidneys.

How is mineral water "Essentuki-17" used?

Almost for all of the above diseases, water "Essentuki-17" can be used. But it is necessary to take into account some features of treatment. For example, because of the high content of mineral compounds, the use of water is not recommended for increased secretion and acidity of gastric juice. Also, you should not use it in diseases of the bladder and kidneys, as it is possible the formation of new stones. With caution drink water and inflammatory processes of the liver in the stage of exacerbation because of the danger of increasing the ejection of bile. It is for this reason that "Essentuki-17" is used for medical tjubazh. It is most advisable, along with the drink of life-giving drinks, to carry out complex rehabilitation in special health resorts and sanatoriums, using other methods, for example electrophoresis, baths and therapeutic diets.