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Sitz Bath

A shallow and warm bath that relieve pain or itching in the genital or anal region is called a sitz bath. The indications for a sitz bath are recent vagina or vulva surgery, childbirth, hemorrhoids, constipation, and after hemorrhoids surgery.

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Why do I have anal pain after two weeks of piles surgery?

Query: Hello doctor,I had undergone piles surgery two weeks ago. Still, I have pain in the anal area during bowel movements.  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. After surgery, the pain might take some time to subside. In some patients, it goes away in one to two weeks. However, in some people, it takes up to four weeks. It is normal, do not worry. However, if you face unbearable pain, then do consult ...  Read Full »

How to manage piles and constipation through ayurveda?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55 year old male. I am 5'8" tall and my weight is 152.12 Ibs. I am suffering from piles over three years but there is no bleeding. I constantly have some sensation in anus which troubles me while walking. I am noticing my right wrist and feet with swelling almost daily morning. My ...  Read Full »


Dr. Revathi. T. S.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How is your bowel movement now? Do you have constipation? It is better for you to use western toilet. Avoid curds, non-vegeterian, green chilly, deep fried and spicy foods from your diet. Do sitz bath after passing stools every day to keep your genital and anal region cle...  Read Full »

I have been taking ayurvedic medicine for my fistula for the past month, but the fistula has burst and leaked pus. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking ayurvedic medicine, Pykure tablets for fistula for the past month. However, the fistula burst a fortnight back and there is a small amount of pus discharging. I consulted a doctor who advised it will heal within one to five months. How to know if my fistula is compl...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query, and I can understand your concern. Clinical examination by a doctor can determine whether or not the fistula has healed. As your fistula has burst, it may take several days to heal, as your doctor advised. You can take the following measures for proper...  Read Full »

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