4 Sitz Baths For Hemorrhoids

Sitz bath prepared with warm water is good as a home remedy for hemorrhoids because it promotes vasodilation and calms the tissues, contributing to the relief of pain caused by hemorrhoids. 

For the sitz bath to be performed correctly, it is important that the water temperature is appropriate. The water should be warm to hot, but be careful not to burn yourself. 

The sitz bath has great health benefits and can be indicated in cases of anal pain, hemorrhoids or anal fissures, bringing relief from symptoms quickly, but this is not enough to cure hemorrhoids, so it is also recommended to consume more foods rich in fiber and ingest plenty of water to soften the stool. Know the steps to follow for hemorrhoids treatment. 

Adding medicinal plants to the sitz bath water is also a possibility of home treatment, see how to prepare:

1. Sitz bath with Hamamelis

4 Sitz baths for hemorrhoids
Ingredients

  • About 3 liters of hot water;
  • 1 tablespoon of Witch Hazel;
  • 1 tablespoon of cypress;
  • 3 drops of lemon essential oil;
  • 3 drops of lavender essential oil.

    • How to prepare

    Place all the ingredients in a bowl and sit in it, remaining seated for about 20 minutes or until the water cools down. This sitz bath should be done about 3 to 4 times a day to reduce the pain and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids. 

    2. Sitz bath with chamomile

    Chamomile has soothing and healing action and can be used in the sitz bath as it promotes vasodilation, relieves pain and discomfort in a few minutes.

    Ingredients

  • About 3 liters of warm water;
  • 2 to 5 chamomile tea bags.

    • Mode of preparation

    Put the chamomile tea in the water and sit inside the container, and stay for 20 to 30 minutes.

    3. Sitz bath with arnica

    Arnica is also indicated in the treatment of external hemorrhoids as it has soothing and healing action.

    Ingredients

  • About 3 liters of hot water;
  • 20 g of arnica tea.

    • Mode of preparation

    Just put the arnica in the hot water and sit on the hot water, for about 15 minutes.

    4. Sitz bath with oak bark

    Oak bark is also indicated for the sitz bath.

    Ingredients

  • about 3 liters of hot water;
  • 20 g oak bark.

    • How to prepare

    Place the bark in the water and sit naked inside the container, and stay there for about 20 minutes.

    Important care

    Some important care is not to add soap to the water, do not use cold water, if during the bath the water gets cold, you can add more hot water without having to change all the water. Also, it is not necessary to put a large amount of water, just enough so that it covers the genital area.

    After the sitz bath you should dry the area very well with a soft towel or hair dryer. The container must be properly cleaned so before performing the sitz bath you should wash it with soap and water, and if you wish you can add a little alcohol and dry it with paper towel. Large containers and baby bathtubs can be used for this type of sitz bath because they do not waste water and are comfortable and easy to put under the shower. 

    A good way to complement the treatment is to apply a homemade ointment prepared with Hamamelis and then the sitz bath.

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