The cause of itching in the anus is not always explained. It can be caused by hemorrhoids, polyps in the rectum, fissures, nervous disorders (neurodermatitis), candidiasis, lymphogranulomatosis, diabetes, or banal non-observance of hygiene rules. Itching can also be caused by enterobiasis, that is, pinworms living in the intestines. During the laying of eggs, pinworms crawl out of the anus. This is what causes itching. In this case, it lasts two or three days, but, as a rule, repeats again after three weeks. A person experiences severe discomfort, is embarrassed to go to the doctor, does not know which specialist to turn to.
If itching does not stop for a long time or appears with a constant frequency, you must definitely see a proctologist. Treatment for itching in the anus will depend on the nature of your condition. After it, it is important to follow all preventive measures so that the problem does not recur.
Itching in the anus: treatment and prevention
The specialist will find out the cause of your problem and prescribe treatment. When pinworms are found, anthelmintic drugs are given -Piperazine, Vermox, Pirantel. To soothe itching, Dimedrol, Loratadin, Tavegil, and external ointments are used. Treatment of itching in the anus with lymphogranulomatosis will be long and difficult, since itching is only a side symptom. With hemorrhoids, suppositories and baths are prescribed, or they offer to get rid of the disease by surgery. The more serious the disease, the longer it will take you to relieve this symptom. You can use creams and suppositories with anesthesin or turn to traditional medicine.
With any diagnosis, observe personal hygiene. Be sure to wash yourself after going to the toilet, wash your hands well with soap and disinfect the toilet daily.
Watch your diet, do not drink alcohol, try to eat less spicy and fatty foods. Avoid constipation, eat vegetables, and pass stools daily.
Traditional Medicine Tips
Folk treatments have been tested for years, they are safe and have no side effects, so along with medicines, you should not refuse the advice of our grandmothers.
Traditional medicine offers this treatment for itching in the anus:
- Baths with infusions of herbs. Water is taken not hot, about body temperature. In the evening before going to bed, pour 1/3 of a basin of infusion of oak bark or chamomile (you can use birch buds, calendula) and sit in a basin for half an hour. Alternate herbal infusions, use one every day.
- Herbal collection (2 tablespoons) fromflowers of medicinal chamomile, mint, yarrow and lime blossom (in equal proportions) boil in 250 gr. water, wrap with a towel and insist for 2 hours. Drink three times a day, 100 grams.
- Herbal collection (1 tbsp) from medicinal chamomile flowers and other plants. We take the crushed burdock root, walnut leaves, add the field barnacle (in equal proportions). All this pour 250 g of boiling water, shake for 20 minutes. Drink three times a day for 100 grams
- Herbal collection (2 tablespoons) from yarrow, medicinal chamomile and St. John's wort (in equal proportions). Add 1/3 of a portion of celandine to them, pour 250 g of boiling water, wrap with a towel and insist for 2 hours. Drink three times a day, 100 grams.
- Treat itching in the anus quickly. Wipe the perineum and anus with a cotton swab moistened with hydrogen peroxide. Until the problem is fixed, make this your nightly ritual.
