General measures
- Observance of the general hygiene measures!
- Genital hygiene
- Once a day, the genital area should be washed with a pH-neutral care product. Washing several times a day with soap, intimate lotion or disinfectant destroys the natural acid mantle of the skin. Pure water dries out the skin, frequent washing irritates the skin.
- It is recommended to use disposable washcloths.
- Showering is better than bathing (softening the skin).
- Tighten underwear only when the skin is absolutely dry.
- Underwear should be changed daily and be breathable (cotton materials).
- Synthetic materials impermeable to air create an ideal breeding ground for pathogens.
- Preventing exposure (from Latin: expositio; literally, exposure or transfer) by avoiding blood-to-blood contact with infected individuals:
- Genital hygiene
- Alcohol abstinence (complete abstinence from alcohol).
- Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
- Preservation of normal weight strive!Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised program for underweight.
- Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
- Medications that are metabolized by the liver such as acetaminophen, benzodiazepines and sulfonylureas, and many others, must not be taken
- Avoidance of drug use
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are advised, as infection can often lead to worsening of the present disease:
- Flu vaccination
- Pneumococcal vaccination
Regular checkups
- Regular medical checkups
Nutritional medicine
- After the acute phase of the disease, if necessary, nutritional counseling based on a nutritional analysis
- Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis.
- See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
- Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.
