Hydrotherapy - adverse reactions to heat/cold/hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy

Adverse Reactions

Headaches - may occur as a result of dehydration or reaction to water temperature. Apply cold compresses to the head or back of neck and drink more water.

Shivering - may occur if cold treatment is applied for too long or are not followed by appropriate warming.

Vertigo - (dizziness) may occur as a result of dehydration or reaction to changes in blood pressure. Have client lay down again and get up slowly.

Insomnia - may occur after an invigorating treatment.

Heart palpations - may accompany dizziness or occur alone as a result of increased temperature of the body.

Skin sensitivity - may be ticklish

Hyperventilation - may occur if client becomes anxious about treatment or any thing else.

Fainting - may occur as a result of changes in blood pressure from treatment.

Nausea - May occur as a result of detoxification or reaction to treatment.

Sensitivity to water- skin irritation due to prolonged application of water

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