Contraindications of anal sitz bath

Sitz bath is a better method for treating anorectal diseases, because the absorption of oral medications alone is limited for such diseases, and external use is very inconvenient. The sitting bath method can fumigate and wash the affected area to achieve the best therapeutic effect. The use of sitting bath method for anal diseases can achieve good therapeutic effects, but this method has contraindications and we need to pay attention to it. So, what are the contraindications of anal sitz bath?

Insufficient control of water temperature

A warm water sitz bath is not the same as a hot water sitz bath. The higher the water temperature, the better. Too high a water temperature will cause damage to local tissues. Especially for men, too high a water temperature will damage the spermatogenesis ability of the testicles and may even cause spermatorrhea in severe cases. Therefore, the water temperature must be kept constant at around 40 degrees.

Incorrect bathing posture

Many people think that sitting bath means soaking the entire buttocks and genitals in water and there is no extra attention needed. This is the biggest misunderstanding of sitting bath.

In fact, the most important thing about sitz bath is the local circulation of the lower limbs. For men, the lower limbs cannot be completely immersed in water, because the water temperature will affect the living environment of sperm. The temperature required by sperm is generally lower than body temperature. Long-term immersion will also affect the capacity of the organs.

No matter the time, take a sitz bath

The time for sitting bath must be within 20 minutes, but not less than 15 minutes. If the time is too long or too short, the desired effect cannot be achieved.

Therefore, it is best to use a professional sitz bath that can constantly control the water temperature and has a certain degree of protection for the male testicles. The size and water level can meet the patient's sitz bathing needs and ensure the correct sitz bathing posture.

The method of sitting bath can be determined according to your own situation. Generally, weak people are suitable for using warm water, and the sitting bath time for cleaning and disease prevention can be shorter. If this method is used to treat prostatitis, 15 to 20 minutes each time is most appropriate, and 1 to 2 times a day is most appropriate. When taking a hot water sitz bath, the water should be heated up after it cools down, but be careful to avoid scalding the elderly who have reduced sensation.