sitz bath

• Bain médical peu profond dans lequel une personne est assise, l'eau chaude ne couvrant que les hanches et les fesses, utilisé en général pour soulager l'inconfort ou favoriser la cicatrisation dans la région pelvienne ou anale.

A medical term for a shallow bath in which a person sits in warm water covering only the hips and buttocks, typically used to relieve discomfort or promote healing in the pelvic or anal area.

1. Therapeutic hip bathC1formal

   A shallow bath in which a person sits to soak the pelvic area, often used for relief from hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or postpartum discomfort.

   Bain de siège

   • The doctor recommended a warm sitz bath twice a day to reduce swelling.
   • After childbirth, many women use a sitz bath to soothe the perineal area.
   • He filled the sitz bath with warm water and salt for relief.