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digestive system
pruritus ani
physical medicine
exercise
hydrotherapy
sitz bath: neutral, can add baking soda or oatmeal
manipulation
wiping: after bowel movement with cotton instead of paper
electrical and oscillating
Galvanism: use rectal electrode covered with cottonball saturated with 2% copper sulfate or 2% zinc sulfate attached to (+) pole, (-) pad on back, 3-5 mA, 5-8 min., treat 3x/wk. (Johnson, 1946, p. 581)
ultraviolet, cold quartz: adjust time and distance to achieve 2nd or 3rd degree erythema (Johnson, 1946, p. 581)
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