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.
In general, any loose body that is causing symptoms should be removed. Large loose bodies may require removal by use of an arthroscope (arthroscopy). A small suction tip may be used to help draw out the loose body, or it may be held in place by a small needle and grasped with a special tool.