Irrigation and internal jet showers are thermal treatments which allow mineral water and thermal gases to come into contact with the body’s open cavities (rectal, vaginal and rhino-pharyngeal membranes).

The thermal water used for this purpose is collected in specific containers (called irrigators) where it is brought to the temperature and density needed for the various types of use and any medication added.

This preparation is placed in contact with the membranes to be treated by using probes which allow for perfusion of the membranes, stillicidium (‘drop by drop’ irrigation to allow the thermal water to be properly absorbed) and internal distribution via jet using a micronised shower which is particularly suitable for treating endotympanic disorders.

Irrigation has proved particularly useful in treating inflammation of the female genital organs, especially with regard to the cleansing and aseptic properties of the water used.

Regular functioni ng of the ovaries and regularisation of menstrual cycles is one of the results obtained from irrigation using water containing salt, iodine and bromide.

Irrigation of the oro-rhino-pharyngeal cavity makes it possible to treat an extremely wide range of ailments and the use of ‘micronised nasal showers’ which ensure a high level of penetration of the water used, allows for a highly advanced therapy to treat many problems connected with the nasal and pharyngeal membranes in addition to traditional methods. Thermal water is atomised and once in this state is placed in contact with the nasal cavities using specific equipment.

Irrigation of the guns and oral cavity has been acknowledged as having a definite benefit in the treatment of paradontosis (i.e. in diseases of gum tissues). Irrigation stimulates both the tissues’ blood and lymphatic circulation, encouraging the regression of inflammatory processes.

Irrigatory methods are also used to treat intestinal disorders for which thre e types of treatments are available – rectal shower, proctoclysis and micro-enema. Treatments for various chronic colon disorders and to normalise constipation problems are possible depending on the chemical composition of the water used.