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I have an inflamed anus due to prostatitis.i been told to take a sitz bath. i now have jacuzzi that i sat in for 15 minutes. how hot can the water be? is 101 too hot?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Try cool sits batn: Also protofoam spray will help.

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

It's fine: Hot baths are a good idea for this problem. 101° is not typically too hot and permissible. Most people seem to shoot for baths around 102° to 104°. Anything beyond this becomes pretty uncomfortable. Let comfort direct what you do.

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Answered 9/24/2013

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A member asked:

I have an inflamed anus due to prostatitis.i been told to take a sitz bath. i now have jacuzzi that i sat in for 15 minutes. how hot can the water be? is 101 too hot?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Lane Childs answered

Dr Ali agreed

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