WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: anal sphincter repair

Re: anal sphincter repair

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Jul 2000 16:08:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 2 Jul 2000, Bethany wrote: >
>Thank you for replying. I need relief so badly! Since writing the
>message below I passed a very, very small amount of stool and it was
>almost unbearable. And of course, I can't really wipe very well. I use
>a peri bottle and shower spray, so the hair dryer idea sounds really
>wonderful. I will do that immediately!!
>
>I asked Claudia, but what exactly should I do for a sitz bath? Can I sit
>in a shallow tub, or should I use a bowl? Is there anything I should put
>in the water? And how long should I sit in the bath?
>
>I'm glad to hear that a week isn't long enough to feel relief, as I
>don't want anything to be "wrong", you know?
>
>Thanks again. I know time will heal, but the waiting is just terrible.
>I will never take these bodily functions for granted again!
>
>Bethany

Bethany

2-3 inches of hot, hot water in your tub is fine. Do this 2-3 times a day. You can use plain water, soap and I know some recommend epsom salts. Stay away from anything too harsh (like betadine). Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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