digestion. 1  the process in the alimentary canal by which food is broken up physically, as by the action of the teeth, and chemically, as by the action of enzymes, and converted into a substance suitable for absorption and assimilation into the body. 2  the function or power of digesting food: My digestion is bad.
Overview of Sitz Bath. A sitz bath is a bath in just enough water to cover the buttocks, upper thighs and lower abdomen. It is more labor intensive than other hydrotherapy treatments, but it powerfully affects the pelvic and abdominal organs.
You may want to call your doctor to let him/her know that you are hurting in that area, so that they can rule out infection. I was told to only take showers until my 6 week check up, to prevent infection. I did shower, use the little squirt bottle and sitz bath. The sitz bath was great.