How long should I take a sitz bath for prostatitis?

Prostatitis is a common clinical problem. It is more serious for men and will also harm their health. Therefore, treatment measures must be taken in time for prostatitis. Generally speaking, in addition to some conventional treatment methods, some auxiliary methods can also be used for treatment at the same time, such as sitting bath. So how long should the sitting bath for prostatitis last?

1. Time

The warm water sitz bath for prostatitis takes a long time, usually about 30 minutes. There are also temperature requirements for sitz baths. The water temperature for sitz baths for prostatitis must not be lower than 35℃, and it should not be too hot, which is not good for sperm production. Now that the weather is cold, you can prepare a pot of hot water and add hot water when the water cools down, or buy a constant temperature sitz bath tub to keep the temperature constant.

2. Warm water bath

Warm water sitz bath is very helpful for the treatment of prostatitis. Warm water sitz bath can promote blood circulation and promote the dissipation of inflammation, thereby alleviating symptoms and shortening the course of the disease. This is also the basic principle of physical therapy. The treatment of prostatitis cannot rely solely on warm water sitz bath. Warm water sitz bath can only relieve the condition but cannot cure inflammation. On the basis of warm water sitz bath, daily

3. Note

Some diseases such as prostatitis are caused by bacterial infection, while others are aseptic inflammation. When taking a sitz bath, add nearly half a basin of water to a large basin. After the patient has emptied his bowels and bladder, he sits on his buttocks in the basin. The water temperature is generally required to be between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius. Each sitz bath lasts for 15 to 30 minutes. You can add hot water to maintain the water temperature. Take a sitz bath 1 to 2 times a day and continue the treatment until the prostatitis is cured. You should develop good habits in your daily life, such as not eating spicy food, not wearing tight underwear, and not wearing jeans.