Anal itching is a symptom of several disorders. Often these are minor irritations that, together with sweating in the affected area, cause the desire to scratch.
In the case of a eczemathe peripheral skin of the anus is red and inflamed with blisters, nodules, and exfoliations.
The most common cause is usually hemorrhoidsa disease suffered by 50 to 60% of adults.
Hemorrhoids are produced by thickening and nodular or diverticular type alterations of the rectal veins. What can happen is that they are projected to the outside due to a distension when defecating, giving rise to prolapsed hemorrhoids.
Apart from a congenital weakness of the connective tissue, the development of hemorrhoids can be caused by constipation, pregnancy, a sedentary lifestyle, an irregular lifestyle or obesity. In principle, they are not serious, but in many cases, because of the itching in the anus, bleeding occurs, a sensation of adherence of foreign bodies, pain when defecating or when sitting down.
In children, the eggs deposited by nematode worms (pinworms) in the anal folds are often the ones that cause itching in the anus, especially at night.
Other causes include:.
- A sporting activity that you are not used to, e.g. eg bicycling, long walks, horseback riding.
- Wearing pants that are too tight.
- Lack of hygiene or very exaggerated
- fungal disease
Remedies for itching in the anus that are easy to prepare at home are described below.
folk remedies
Remedy for itching or itching in the anus #1 Boil, for 10 minutes, a handful of tile or cornflower in 2 liters of water. Allow to cool, strain and make a sitz bath.
Remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus #2 Pour into 2 liters of boiling water a handful of witch hazel and another of tormentilla. Strain and use in a sitz bath. This remedy is especially recommended in cases where itching in the anus is caused by hemorrhoids.
Remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus #3 Boil a handful of chamomile, for 10 minutes, in two liters of water. Let stand and strain. Make a sitz bath with this preparation
Remedy for itching or itching in the anus #4 Make a decoction with 200 g of oak bark in a liter of water for 10 minutes. Strain and wash the affected area with this preparation. This remedy not only relieves itching but also the burning of inflammations.
Remedy for itching or itching in the anus #5 Pour 3 tablespoons of oak bark into a liter of boiling water. Cover and let cool. Strain and make a sitz bath with this decoction.
Remedy for itching or itching in the anus #6 Boil, for 10 minutes, 3 tablespoons of horse chestnut in a liter of water. Filter and wash with this preparation.
Remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus #7 Apply balsam of Peru that are purchased in botanical pharmacies.
Remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus # 8: apply gel aloe vera or alie vera in the affected area.
Remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus # 9: Apply gauze soaked in apple cider vinegar to the area. For a complete treatment, make a sitz bath with 3 glasses of vinegar diluted in 3 liters of water.
Remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus # 10: Use Nitric acid D4. D6 (drops): in cases of bleeding hemorrhoids and itching in the anus.
Homeopathic remedy for itching or itching in the anus #11 Use Collinsonia canadensis DI, D2 (tablets): (SD) in cases of hemorrhoids with constipationflatus and lumpy and hard stools (more frequent in pregnancy), itching in the anus, bad taste in the mouth and gastric spasms.
Homeopathic remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus #12 Use Nux vomica D4, D6 (drops/tablets): (SD): when there are painful bloody hemorrhoids, sensation of knots in the rectum; heartburn.
Homeopathic remedy for itching or pruritus in the anus #13 Use sulfur D4. D6. D12 (drops) for painful hemorrhoids, intense anal itching and burning (as produced by pinworms), strong venous congestion,
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recommendations
Avoid eating foods that irritate the mucosa or stimulating products such as coffee, tea or cola, hot spices, alcohol, tobacco and citrus fruits.
Wear breathable underwear and natural fabrics.
Change the diet incorporating foods rich in fiber to stimulate digestion and get soft stools if the cause of itching is hemorrhoids,
Eliminate overweight
Drink plenty of fluids and exercise.
Enhance complete daily hygiene, but moderate without exaggerating and avoiding irritating soaps.
Preferably use soft toilet paper. or soft tissues moistened with water or, even better, chamomile.
Keep that area dry by applying talcum powder.
Consult your doctor if the itching in the anus is accompanied by bloody stools
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