Effects of Warm Water Sitz Bath on Symptoms in Post‐anal Sphincterotomy in Chronic Anal Fissure—A Randomized and Controlled Study

Abstract

Patients after sphincterotomy for anal fissure receiving sitz bath experienced similar levels of pain when compared with those not receiving sitz bath. However, they reported a significant relief in anal burning and a marginally better satisfaction score and no reported adverse side effects.

Comparison of Clinical Effects Between Warm Water Spray and Sitz Bath in Post-hemorrhoidectomy Period

“…18 The perceived advantages of the sitz bath include improvements in hygiene, relief of discomfort such as burning sensations or itching, and wound healing. 19 In addition, the sitz bath has been reported as beneficial for limiting infectious disease and preventing sepsis following surgery. [20][21][22] In our clinical experience, the feasibility of the sitz bath is a subject that is frequently raised by patients.…”

Natural Treatments for Fissure in Ano Used by Traditional Persian Scholars, Razi (Rhazes) and Ibn Sina (Avicenna)

“…40 Razi and Ibn Sina have introduced some natural remedies for this condition beside principles of lifestyle modification. All the medicinal plants and natural foods claimed to be efficacious in the management of fissure in ano were collected from Al-Hawi and Al-Qanoon, and any scientific evidence that prove their efficacy was retrieved from electronic databases.…”

Do dietary spices impair the patient-reported outcomes for stapled hemorrhoidopexy? A randomized controlled study

“…Consumption of spices by posthemorrhoidectomy patients is known to increase the intensity of adverse PROs and consumption of analgesics [3]. This has been attributed to the raw area in the anorectum after hemorrhoid surgery [3,4].…”