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M south indian.my doctor told me to put my butt inside a tub of hot salt water everyday for my piles (external haemorrhoid).how does it work?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Sitz Bath: Sitz bathes can be helpful. Sit in a bathtub with warm water. There needs to > be enough water to submerge the anal area. Soak for about 15 minutes – several times a day. An alternative is placing ¼ cup of witch hazel ; warm water in a basin. Soak for at least 15 minutes, at least twice a day.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

M south indian.my doctor told me to put my butt inside a tub of hot salt water everyday for my piles (external haemorrhoid).how does it work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

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