Sitz Bath
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What is A Sitz Bath?
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A Sitz Bath is when the pelvis region of your body is immersed in
warm water. It can be in your bath tub or in a Sitz tub (like the one shown above) which localized the region
that needs to be addressed.The word Sitz comes from the German word "sitzen" which simply means sitting in warm
water. Portable Sitz baths al-
low you to take a Sitz bath anywhere. Larger Sitz
baths can be purchased so you can take the Sitz bath
at home. It is recommended not to necessarily take
the Sitz bath in your own tub for bacterial possibities.
The Sitz Bath helps several problematic conditions:
The solution in the Sitz Bath can be baking soda or
some form of saline solution. The Sitz Bath is general-
ly used for those who struggle with hemorrhoids, anal fistulae, inflammation of the prostrate gland, an anal
infection, a recent episiotomy and even menstral
cramps.
How To Utilize A Sitz Bath Properly
The bath generally lasts 10 to 20 minutes and the easeof taking the Sitz Bath will depend soley on the kind of bath that you own. See Sitz Bath Instructions.
There are several versions of the Sitz Bath and it is recommended by doctors that you not use your own
bath tub (even though you can) for hygiene purposes.
It is critical to make sure the tub is disinfected so
there will not be any chance of infection. It even sug-gested to purchase several tubs so you have absolute cleanliness every time you take a Sitz Bath for this
reason.
There are Sitz Baths that you buy at your local drug
store and will simply fit over the toilet (as shown
above). It will come with a drain enabling the water
and solution to drain out preventing leakage causing unsanitary conditions. There are also Sitz Baths made
to fit over chairs giving the comfort of holding on to
the arms to get up and down.
The Sitz Baths cost vary and can be inexpensive (often around $10.00). The baths
suggested will cost more
since they are constructed for hygiene utilizing proper drainage. It may be wise to take this kind of bath in
the presents of someone who can assist you for further medical needs or simply balance.
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