Can I take a sitz bath for hemorrhoids? What are the sitz bath methods for hemorrhoids?

Many early hemorrhoid patients are advised by doctors to undergo sitz bath treatment. Sitz bath treatment can be used as an auxiliary treatment while undergoing drug treatment, which can help hemorrhoid patients recover quickly.

Patients with hemorrhoids can take a sitz bath

Sitz bath has a long history and rich content in my country. It is a unique external treatment method in Chinese medical therapy. A sitz bath is a half-body bath and a type of hydrotherapy in natural therapy. When taking a sitz bath, in addition to using hot water, the therapeutic effect will be more significant if some natural medicines are added. Therefore, sitting bath is also a common way to maintain hemorrhoids, but it is just added with some western medicine, such as potassium permanganate and so on.

Sitz bath method

The method of sitting bath can be determined according to individual circumstances. Generally, the old, young and infirm people should use warm water for cleaning and disease prevention. The sitting bath time can be shorter. For hemorrhoids, the sitting bath time should be 15 to 20 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day. 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.

While bathing the anus, you should also do the anal lifting (that is, consciously contracting the anus) to enhance the function of the anal sphincter, accelerate venous blood return, and be of great benefit to anal hemorrhoids.

In summer, you can take a cold water sitz bath. A cold water bathtub can enhance the blood circulation in the back and also has the effect of lifting the anus and contracting the anus. People suffering from tinea cruris eczema should avoid washing with hot water.

After sitting in the bath, you should dry yourself with a dry and soft towel, first wipe the vulva (external genitalia and upper thighs), then wipe the buttocks, and finally wipe the anus.

Towels for sitting baths should be used by one person only, and should be washed regularly with soap and exposed to the sun or disinfected. Towels and basins should be placed in a cool and ventilated place.

Ultrasonic atomization fumigation therapy device is a better treatment method than sitz bath

Chengdu New Century Anorectal Hospital uses ultrasonic atomization fumigation therapy device to treat early hemorrhoids. It uses the evaporating medicinal vapor to fumigate the affected area, and then uses the hot medicinal soup to wash the affected area. It relies on its medicinal power and heat to directly act on the anorectal lesions, so that the pores in the area are unblocked and the qi and blood flow smoothly, thereby achieving the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, cooling blood, activating blood circulation, dispelling wind and reducing swelling, relieving pain and bleeding, and astringing and relieving itching. It has a miraculous effect on the treatment of hemorrhoids and has no side effects. It is especially suitable for patients who have not been cured for a long time, have repeated attacks, as well as pregnant women and the elderly and weak.