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There are over 11 million people in the US today suffering from hemorrhoids. Many of these people are too embarrassed to do something about it. This doesn’t have to be the case. Most hemorrhoids can be cured by a simple treatment plan including using a sitz bath. In fact a sitz bath is the most popular used medical treatment out today when it comes to treating hemorrhoids at home.
Many different medical issues are treated with a sitz bath. For example, prostate infections, vaginal fissures, anal fissures, as well as hemorrhoids are often treated with a sitz bath. Furthermore, the sitz bath appears to reduce pain and discomfort typically associated with herpes, hemorrhoids, and vaginal infections.
What is a Sitz Bath?
A sitz bath is exactly what it sounds like. It is a small plastic bowl that fits right over your toilet. It holds enough water to cover your buttocks and hips. You fill it up with warm water and sit on it. When you sit in warm water you allow more blood to reach the impacted area. The blood flow to the area will relieve the pressure. That in return will take away the discomfort and pain associated with the hemorrhoids.
Using Hydrotherapy for Hemorrhoids
Sitz bath is a form of hydrotherapy, also known as water therapy. Hydrotherapy has been used since as far back as the 18th century. The first to use treatments similar to sitz baths were the Greeks. Obviously this treatment proves to be successful if it is still used today. When using a sitz bath in order to treat hemorrhoids, one should use water at the hottest temperature they can handle. Sitz bath should be performed 2-3 times a day for approximately 15 minutes to relieve the max amount of pain and pressure from the hemorrhoids.
Sitz Bath: How to use it
There are many different styles of a sitz bath available to use. One of the obvious you can use as a sitz bath is your bathtub. Simply fill your tub up with enough warm water to cover your buttocks and hips. Remember the hotter the better. The most recommended sitz bath to use is the plastic sitz bath that fits over your toilet. These models come with the ability to continuously add hot water to the bath so the water will remain at the desired temperature you want. The plastic sitz bath bowls have precut slots towards the top to channel the overflow water into the toilet so you won’t have to worry about overflowing the bowl and making a mess. Most of the plastic sitz baths can be found in your local drugstore for fewer than fifteen dollars.
Soaks in the sitz bath should last a minimum of 15 minutes. Some doctors recommend a hot water sitz bath and a cold water one, switching back and forth every four minutes. This increases circulation and helps lower pressure. Following a soak, it is important to dry off with a soft material and keep the affected area dry without rubbing. Rubbing can irritate the affected area and cause more pain. In fact, some recommend letting the area air dry before lightly dabbing with a clean cotton cloth.
By using the sitz bath and other over the counter hemorrhoid creams you will alleviate the inflammation, itching and swelling. Some people even will use Epson salt or oatmeal powders in the sitz bath to add more relief. Before you choose to add anything make sure you consult with your doctor to make sure it’s safe for you. It’s recommended that you use a sitz bath 2-3 times a day to help in the healing process of hemorrhoids. By using this plan you’ll have relief in no time!
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