Due to the powerful effects of medicinal (thermo-mineral) waters, there are some so-called general contraindications, in the presence of which medicinal water treatment is not advised. Medicinal bath treatments are not recommended if you suffer from any of the following conditions: pyretic conditions (fever), tuberculosis, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure not responsive to medication, chronic high blood pressure, acute phlebitis, anaemia, post-myocardial infarction condition (for 6 months following the heart attack), infectious diseases, heart and circulatory disorders, epilepsy, mental illness, incapacity, incontinence and malignant tumours. Medicinal water is also contra-indicated during pregnancy.