Sitz Bath
- What is it for
A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. It helps to relieve pain from:
- Episiotomy wound (a surgical cut made between the vaginal opening and anus to aid in the delivery of the baby)
- Hemorrhoids or piles (painful and swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus)
The sitz bath basin is a plastic tub that fits over the toilet, and is filled with warm water or salt solution. When sitting in it, the water will cover only the hips and buttocks.
Sitz Bath
- Additional Information
Special instructions:
You may become dizzy when standing up after sitting in the sitz bat.
Rise slowly and carefully.