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Sitz bath |
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Definition | A warm water bath taken in the sitting position that covers only the hips and buttocks. The water may contain medication. The bath is used to relieve pain, itching , muscle spasms , or may be used to aid in healing or for hygiene purposes. Often recommended to soothe pain and promote healing after hemorrhoid surgery or an episiotomy from childbirth. |
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