General questions
General Questions
- How long has there been a spa in Gastein?
- What natural remedies are used in Gastein?
- What therapies are included in the Gastein cure and how do they work?
- Can I choose the treatments used?
- Which disorders can be successfully treated?
- When is a radon thermal cure not advisable?
- How long does a cure last?
- Where do I apply for a cure?
- What are the cost and payment options for a cure?
- What should I keep in mind during my Gastein cure?
- What is a cure reaction?
Answers
How long has there been a spa in Gastein?
The documented beginnings of cures and baths in the Gastein valley (Wildbad Gastein) date back to the 14th century. Due to the limited space available in Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein became a spa in the 19th century after Emperor Franz I granted permission to build a pipeline from Bad Gastein to Bad Hofgastein in 1828. Ever since, Bad Hofgastein has received 1 million litres of thermal water per day from the daily total output (4.5 million litres) of the Elisabeth spring.
What natural remedies are used in Gastein?
- Thermal water containing radon
- Air containing radon in the Gastein Curative Tunnel
Can I choose the treatments used?
The spa physician, together with the spa guest, determines the therapy programme.
Which disorders can be successfully treated?
When is a radon thermal cure not advisable?
In the case of all acute, serious illnesses.
Caution is advised for patients with cardiac insufficiency, serious pulmonary disease, mania and psychoses. There are no restrictions that apply exclusively to Gastein.
How long does a cure last?
For the treatment of evident illnesses, experience has shown that the cure should last 3-4 weeks. For less serious ailments and prevention, fewer treatments are usually sufficient to achieve an improvement
Where do I apply for a cure?
- Consult your family doctor or a specialist
- see Costs and Payment options for a cure
What should I keep in mind during my Gastein cure?
- Take enough time for the treatments
- Adequately observe the rest periods
- Moderation in all things, no hectic activity
- Sufficient sleep
- Drink plenty of fluids (water, tea)
- Intensive skin care with lubricating skin lotion
- In the case of vein problems: see the link: Venous illnesses
It has been frequently observed that ailments temporarily worsen during the cure.
Some common reactions are:
- Insomnia, increased need for sleep, restless sleep, fatigue
- Agitation, irritability, headaches
- Abdominal complaints, e.g. nausea, a feeling of fullness, flatulence
- Heart palpitations, circulatory problems, dizziness
- Tingling in the extremities, muscle tension and soreness
- Chronic tooth infections can become acute
