Chinese medicine sitz bath prescription for perianal abscess

Perianal abscess is a relatively common lesion in the anal area, which can cause great pain to the patient when it occurs. There are many treatments for perianal abscess, and sitz bath is one of them. However, if you want to effectively treat perianal abscess through sitz bath, you must configure an effective and reasonable sitz bath formula. Next, I will introduce to you the knowledge about the Chinese medicine sitz bath formula for perianal abscess.

1. Sitz bath formula and method for perianal abscess

1. Put 1000 ml of water in the bidet and boil it on the fire for 15 minutes to disinfect it, then pour out the water and let the basin cool.

2. Take 15 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 15 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum, 15 grams of Sophora flavescens, 15 grams of Gallnut, 15 grams of Portulaca oleracea, 10 grams of Sodium sulfate, 6 grams of Frankincense, 6 grams of Myrrh, 10 grams of Sappan wood, and 10 grams of Licorice. Add 2000 ml of cold water and boil on low heat for 30 minutes. Pour the medicine liquid into a sterilized sitz bath.

3. Let the liquid medicine dry for a while. When the temperature drops to about 70℃, use the liquid medicine to fumigate the affected area. After 10 minutes, the caregiver can try to use his hands to pick up the liquid medicine to help the patient wash the buttocks and remove dirt such as perianal secretions.

4. After the patient's buttocks have adapted to the temperature of the medicinal solution, place their buttocks in the medicinal solution in the basin and soak for no less than 30 minutes.

5. After the sitz bath, wipe the affected area dry with sterile gauze, apply the topical medication prescribed by the doctor, and then cover it with sterile gauze (sterilized gauze).

2. Precautions for perianal abscess

1. Before taking a sitz bath, the patient should be advised to empty his bowels and bladder.

2. The washing process in the sitz bath is an important step. The caregiver must be careful and gentle, and clean the dirt thoroughly.

3. The temperature of the sitz bath solution must be strictly controlled. During the fumigation bath, the medicinal liquid should have steam rising up, but it should not be overheated to avoid scalding the skin and mucous membranes. The ideal temperature for a sitz bath is 40°C. When fumigating the elderly or children, you should always ask the patient whether they feel cool or hot to avoid burns or cold.

4. When taking a sitz bath, the patient should try to relax the anal sphincter. If you find it difficult, slow down your breathing and exhale through your mouth.

5. When taking a sitz bath, pay attention to the area around the anus to see if there is any allergy to Chinese medicine. If local rash, itching or stinging occurs, seek medical attention immediately.

6. When taking a sitz bath, you should keep warm and avoid wind. For patients after surgery, they should be assisted to expose their buttocks. If there is a dressing covering the wound, it should be removed and they should sit in a sitz bath chair for a fumigation bath.

3. The therapeutic effect of Chinese medicine sitz bath

When taking a Chinese medicine sitz bath, the medicine can act directly on the inflamed area around the anus. With the help of heat, the medicine can speed up blood circulation, enhance the effects of anti-inflammatory and analgesic, clearing away heat and detoxifying, removing dead tissue and promoting tissue regeneration, and facilitating bowel movements, which is beneficial for the abscess to heal as soon as possible. For patients who have undergone surgery for perianal abscess, if they can adopt care such as Chinese medicine sitz bath, it can also achieve better results in eliminating pus and blood, and relieving inflammation and pain.