
It also benefits enlarged prostate gland, painful contractions or spasm of the bladder, sciatica,
neuralgia of the ovaries and bladder.
This bath is generally taken for eight to 10 minutes at a water temperature of 40º C to 45ºC.
The
bath should start at 40º C. The temperature should be gradually increased to 45 º C. NO
friction
should be applied to the abdomen. Before entering the tub, the patient should drink one glass
of
cold water. A cold compress should be placed on the head. A cold shower bath should be
taken
immediately after the hot hipbath.
Care should be taken to prevent the patient from catching a chill after the bath. The bath
should
be terminated if the patient feels giddy or complains of excessive pain.
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