An immersion bath used for medicinal purposes.
A bath where only the pelvic area is covered with water. Herbal sitz baths can be used to treat hemorrhoids, menstrual cramps, or anything else that affects this part of the body. You can make your own sitz bath using a plastic basin, warm water, and herbs available at health food stores.
A small low bath where someone can sit, but not lie down.
A bath in which only the hips and buttocks are immersed in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes several times daily; also a bathtub shaped like a chair. Sitz baths are used to relieve pain and discomfort after rectal or vaginal surgery. They may also be recommended for people with cystitis, hemorrhoids, or pelvic cavity infections.
The immersion of thighs, buttocks, and abdomen below the umbilicus in water. In a hot sitz bath the water is first 92°F (33.3°C) and then elevated to 106°F (41.1°C).
Also known as a hip bath, it is a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked in water. It is used to ease the pain of uterine cramps, ovaries, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, and vaginal and bladder infections.
A sitz bath is a therapeutic technique where an individual immerses only their buttocks and genital area in warm water. This form of hydrotherapy is commonly employed to alleviate pain and promote healing in the genital region. By immersing the affected area in warm water, a sitz bath can help soothe discomfort, reduce inflammation, and enhance the recovery process. This method is often recommended for individuals recovering from childbirth, certain surgeries, or experiencing discomfort related to hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or genital infections.
A bath where one sits or a seated bath.