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Female Pelvis Treatment Instructions |
- Do not scrub off your treatment marks. You may shower as usual and allow water to flow over area. Use only mild soap on the treated skin. Gently pat dry. Do not use deodorants or powders or creams in the treatment area unless authorized by the Nurse.
- You may use clear colorless aloe vera gel to the treated skin twice a day.
- Drink one glass of cranberry juice each day to help prevent bladder irritation. Increase fluid intake to keep your urine clear. Alcoholic beverages may cause burning.
- Foods that normally cause gas, may also cause diarrhea. Avoid hot/spicy foods such as tomato base foods and hot peppers.
- Have Imodium available for diarrhea. Use as directed on the label.
- Sexual activity may continue but lubricating jelly may be helpful.
- Use unscented baby wipes with aloe after each bowel movement.
- Preparations such as Citrucel or Metamucil may help to keep stools from irritating the bowel. One tablespoon in a glass of water each day.
- For hemorrhoids type irritation use sitz baths with warm water for twenty minutes twice a day.
- Eat one container of yogurt each day to help prevent yeast infections.
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