Treatment of Hemorrhoids with the help of Abzan (Sitz Bath)

Sitz comes from a german word ‘Sitzen’ which means to ‘sit’, that’s exactly what you do with this kind of bath. Sitz Bath is quite a traditional practice’ which originated in Europe as part of a rising trend in 1800. A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that cleanses the perineum, which is the space between the rectum and the vulva or scrotum. Usually in Sitz Bath warm water is used but cold water can be used as well. Cool sitz baths are said to be helpful in easing constipation, inflammation and vaginal discharge, and, in cases of fecal or urinary incontinence, in toning the muscles. Sitz bath work by altering the blood flow to the area immersed in water. Sitz bath is simple safe, cheap and probably effective treatment for the pain, inflammation, swelling and irritation. Sitz bath is commonly prescribed for ano-rectal disorders in conjunction with dietary and pharmacological therapies. A warm sitz bath could be helpful to relieve congestion and edema by aiding venous return from the perianal area. Its major effect is thought to be due to the reductions of spasms by relaxing the anal sphincter pressure, reducing anal pain. It has benefits for patients with elevated anal pressure due to anorectal diseases such as anal fissure or inflamed haemorrhoids, and after surgical operations involving the anus.  It improves hygiene and promotes blood flow to ano-genital area.