The pain you feel before or immediately after pooping (a bowel movement) comes from muscle spasms caused by the anal fissure. Sitz baths can help those muscles relax, which can help the anal fissure heal over time.
What Effects Do Piles, Fissures, and Fistulas Have on Sitz Baths?
Sitz baths can be beneficial for several perineal diseases, such as piles, fissures, and fistula.
- Fissures: Little tears in the skin near the anus are called fissures. They can result from trauma to the area, constipation, or diarrhea, and they can cause discomfort and bleeding. Similar to piles, a sitz bath helps ease the pain brought on by fissures. The anus’ surrounding muscles can be soothed and healing is promoted by the warm water. Moreover, it can assist in cleaning the damaged region and reducing inflammation, which lowers the risk of infection.
- Fistula: An improper connection between two organs or body regions is known as a fistula. A connection between the anal canal and the skin close to the anus is called an anal fistula, and it can result in pain, swelling, and discharge. An anal fistula can heal more quickly after taking a sitz bath. The warm water helps ease pain and suffering while also reducing inflammation. Moreover, it can aid in maintaining cleanliness in the affected area, lowering the chance of infection.