seat cushions for hemorrhoid pain

[daku]

hey guys

my father suffers from ulcerative colitis and gets a lot of pain when seated.

was wondering if anyone knows of any special seat cushions to reduce the pain and make him more comfortable??

thanks for any advice.

[noonesperfect]

Hi Daku,
Your poor Dad! I think this is the sort of thing that might make his life a bit more comfy....

Dunlopillo ring cushion

http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/modules/shop/images/thumbs/760096W9237700.jpg (http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/modules/shop/view.asp?catid=133&Prodcode=PR1672)
Dunlopillo ring cushion (http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/modules/shop/view.asp?catid=133&Prodcode=PR1672) is a bacteria-static latex foam ring cushion (http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/modules/shop/view.asp?catid=133&Prodcode=PR1672) that gives extra comfort while sitting. The flame retardant foam can be steam sterilised and a flame retardant cotton cover can be purchased separately.

Size: 17`` diameter
£13.99

http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/ sell these and other types of specialist cushions. HTH

[Savvy_Sue]

Would a child's rubber ring not serve the same purpose, in a pillow case?

I'm sure that's what the midwife recommended if stitches made sitting painful!

[shopndrop]

Can you not ask his GP for something. I'm sure you can get these on prescription.