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Mom of a 7 yr 5 m old boy7 years ago

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how to use sitz bath

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ExpertDr Arti SharmaPaediatrician7 years ago

A. Hi and good evening sitz bath is indicated in piles or haemorrhoids or any itching irritation of vulva vagina It may be given only if advised by your doctor A complete history and clinical examination findings should be known for appropriate management of any condition

ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist7 years ago

A. its warm water bath in a tub , use as advised by your gynecologist. take care of episiotomy or caesarean stitches. if any pus, non healing , fever, consult your gynaecologist. also take care while breastfeeding, watch for redness, palpate for hardness , tenderness, blocked duct, inflammation may lead to fever , mastitis. also maintain good fluid intake, especially if breastfeeding, as dehydration is common leading to constipation, anal fissures.

Shilpa SalwanMom of 2 children7 years ago

A. sitz bath is usually meant for faster healing of your stitches which are given during your delivery so for this call you need to do is take it out which has decent of height where you can sit in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes which will help in faster healing of the stitches

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