Radon balneotherapy in rheumatologic diseases: potential mechanisms and implications for cardiovascular autonomic control and inflammation - Scorecard - MDSpire

Radon balneotherapy in rheumatologic diseases: potential mechanisms and implications for cardiovascular autonomic control and inflammation

  • By

  • Gabriel D. Rodrigues

  • Earric Lee

  • Benoit Dugué

  • Christian Hanshans

  • Maria Chiara Maccarone

  • Konstantinos Triantafyllias

  • Arnulf Hartl

  • Eugenijus Kaniusas

  • Sabrina Mörkl

  • Thomas E. Schmid

  • Goda-Camille Mickeviciute

  • Hannes Untner

  • Werner Klingler

  • Martin Offenbächer

  • June 24, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Exploring the Role of Radon Balneotherapy in Rheumatologic Conditions: Insights into Cardiovascular Autonomic Regulation and Inflammatory Responses

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionRheumatologic diseases
Key MechanismsPersistent inflammation, chronic pain, autonomic nervous system dysregulation
Target PopulationPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis
Care SettingComplementary and integrative treatment approaches

Key Highlights

  • Radon balneotherapy combines exposure to low-dose radon gas with immersion in mineral-rich waters.
  • The therapy aims to modulate systemic effects through redox modulation, immune regulation, and ANS balance.
  • Historical use in Central Europe supports its application for chronic inflammatory diseases.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Radon balneotherapy may be considered as a complementary treatment for rheumatologic conditions.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Associated risks and scientific controversies surrounding radon use in medicine.

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Individuals with chronic rheumatologic conditions

      Radon therapy is viewed as a systemic treatment modality rather than localized.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Consider integrating radon balneotherapy with other non-pharmacological therapies.

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      Original Source(s)

      Radon balneotherapy in rheumatologic diseases: potential mechanisms and implications for cardiovascular autonomic control and inflammation

      • by Gabriel D. Rodrigues, Earric Lee, Benoit Dugué, Christian Hanshans, Maria Chiara Maccarone, Konstantinos Triantafyllias, Arnulf Hartl, Eugenijus Kaniusas, Sabrina Mörkl, Thomas E. Schmid, Goda-Camille Mickeviciute, Hannes Untner, Werner Klingler, Martin Offenbächer

      • June 24, 2026

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