Daily Use:

Avoid most of the conditions below while enjoying the superior cleansing action of water. Often praised for their potty-trained virtues, bidets can be an invaluable aid to the handicapped and infirm, as well.

Therapeutic Use:

Cystitus and Urethritis Treat these female urinary tract infections with daily bidet rinses.

Constipation:

The cause of several more serious problems, including fissures, hemorrhoids and infections. Best advice: live right and don't get it in the first place. When you do, don't strain, try a warm water rinse instead. It will sooth the surrounding muscles and membranes and contributes to a more normal bowel movement. Should the condition persist, consider a mild laxative.

Hemorrhoids:

Swollen veins that can bleed block and burn so badly that you'll try an thing. Creams and suppositories can help, but often don't. The ingredients in cleaning pads may cause allergic reactions, doing as much harm as good. Do yourself a favor and treat the affected area with regular water rinses.

The Runs:

Whether it's diarrhea or dysentery, continual use of toilet paper can only make matters worse. You'll appreciate a soothing rinse and retain important natural lubricants.