Whole Body Hyperthermotherapy – Application in Medicine

Abstract

This article is devoted to the use of a thermal factor in procedures called systemic hypertermotherapy. Different methods leading to increase in body temperature have been presented. The course of various therapies based on outside heat is described. A short review of the therapeutic effects of overheating has been made. In addition, both indications for using this type of treatment were given and attention was paid to existing contraindications. The facts cited in the article indicate that systemic hyperthermotherapy may be a perfect complement to the treatment procedures of patients suffering from diseases such as hypertension, depression, fibromyalgia, rheumatological and cancer diseases and others.