Sitz Bath with Herbal Medicine - Home Treatment for Prostatitis
Introduction
Sitz bath with herbal medicine is an alternative remedy to treat prostatitis. Sitz bath increases the blood circulation in the prostate area and enhances the absorption of herbal medicine to the enlarged prostate through blood vessels under the skin.
Theory of Sitz Bath with Herbal Medicine
Sitz Bath Brings Blood Circulation in Prostate
Sitz bath is different from just taking a hot bath. The heat causes increased blood circulation in specific area of the body, in this case, the enlarged prostate. The increased circulation reduces prostatic pain and relieves other symptoms.
Sitz Bath Improves Inflamed Condition in Prostate
Increased blood circulation removes toxin and other inflamed substances out of the prostate. It also brings in more white blood cells to the prostate to fight infection, so it improves inflammation and infection in the swollen prostate.
Sitz Bath Speeds Up Absorption of Herbal Medicine
The herbal medicine used in sitz bath can penetrate into the blood vessels and finally the prostate through skin absorption. The heat helps speed up the process.
Herbal Medicine Powder with Sitz Bath
Although sitz bath alone is helpful in reduction of prostatic pain, the herbal medicine in water plays a major role in improvement of prostatic blockage and inflammation.
Procedure of Sitz Bath with Herbal Medicine
Overview
A sitz bath is a small portable tub that fits over a toilet bowel. The purpose of a sitz bath is to immerse the buttocks and the area of skin between the genitals and rectum, which is called the perineum, in hot water with herbal medicine. A sitz bath with herbal medicine reduces prostatic swelling, relieves discomfort or itching of prostate, and unblocks the prostate. A sitz bath is recommended to speed healing with prostatitis. You can get a sitz bath at a drug store or medical supply store. As an assistant treatment for prostatitis, this type of therapeutic bath is safe and easy to use.
Step 1
Lift the toilet lid and seat and then place the sitz bath over the toilet bowel rim. Make sure the front of the bath faces the front of the toilet.
Step 2
Fill the sitz bath with 3 to 4 inches of warm water. Make sure the water is not too hot and not too cold. To prevent burns, don't use water that is hotter than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 3
Add herbal medicine powder into the water and stir until it is fully dissolved.
Step 4
Sit on the sitz bath. Make sure the perineum and the surrounding area are immersed in water.
Step 5
You may need to fill in more hot water in case it gets cold. Sit on the basin and soak your buttocks and perineum for 30 minutes.
Step 6
Repeat the sitz bath three to four times a day.
Precaution of Sitz Bath with Herbal Medicine
Hot Water Rather Than Warm Water
Fill the tub with the hottest water you can comfortably stand. Make sure the water is hot and not warm. Warm will not penetrate the skin and do the job. You will see the skin on the buttock and perineum redden after being in the hot water for a few minutes. The redness indicates a great stimulation of blood to the area.
Time for Sitz Bath
It is best to take Sitz Bath for 30-40 minutes because it takes a while for the heat to penetrate all the way in. It has to pass through skin, fatty layer, and muscles before it reaches your prostate.
Long Term Benefits of Sitz Bath
Your prostate pain and prostatitis did not develop in just one day. So, it won't totally disappear and never come back again after just one Sitz Bath. The whole idea is to feel better. Day by day. Right now you just want to reduce the pain. But, in the long run you want the pain to go away completely. You're going to have to work on that. Day by day.