Hypogastric Douche
JHK
from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...
- Broken jet, fan or spray douche to abdomen below umbilical level.
- Patient sits, knees separated, head erect, leaning backwards.
Cold:
low pressure, 30-60 sec causes contraction of uterus, bladder and vessels of the pelvic viscera. Use in
- active and passive Pelvic Congestion and their results such as
- Endometritis in Endometriosis
- Chronic Inflammations of the Uterus
- Uterine Displacements
- Bladder Atony
- Enteroptosis all due to weakness of supporting structures or abdominal muscles.
Scotch:
- Revulsive for
- Pelvic Neuralgia, uterus or ovaries,
- Pelvic Irritations
- Involuntary Spasms