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Sitz Bath

Definition

A sitz bath is a therapeutic method in which a person sits in warm water up to the hips to relieve pain or discomfort in the lower body. It is typically used to treat conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, postpartum pain, or episiotomy recovery.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Senses

1. A therapeutic method: The act of immersing the lower body in warm water to alleviate pain or discomfort.

2. A basin or tub: A specially designed basin or tub used for sitz baths.

Usages

1. Therapeutic usage:

• The doctor recommended taking a sitz bath three times a day to ease the pain from the surgery.
• After giving birth, new mothers often find relief by sitting in a sitz bath to soothe their perineal area.
• Healing from hemorrhoid surgery can be accelerated by incorporating sitz baths into the recovery routine.

2. Basin/tub usage:

• She purchased a comfortable sitz bath with a built-in seat for her grandmother's convenience.
• The medical store offers a wide range of sitz baths in various sizes and materials.

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