Anal itching - and endure unbearable, and scratching awkwardly

Perhaps people do not even know how widespread this disease is. It is so delicate that being in a society, on the street, at work or at school, it's just impossible to give yourself away, to show that you are worried - you will not scratch in front of everyone, and even in such a place. People are forced to endure anal itching, and because of their shyness, they also keep silent about the problem that is persecuting them, even at a doctor's appointment. And it's okay when this condition is rare and passes quickly, but if anal itching becomes chronic and lasts for a long time? It's not up to delicacy, is it necessary to do something about it?

Where does it come from, what is the cause of this anal itch? The reasons can be different - from not very careful compliance with personal hygiene rules to serious diseases.

A common cause is excessive humidity in the anal area, associated with sweat or mucous discharge from the rectum. Humidity can cause irritation, which is manifested by a sensation of burning and tingling, causing an uncontrollable desire to scratch in the area of the outlet. By the way, not only lack of hygiene, but also its overabundance can cause anal itching. Active and frequent washing of the perianal area cleanses the natural protective oils and can even damage the delicate skin, which will only exacerbate the problem.

Sometimes anal itching can cause even some food products, such as coffee and tea, dairy products, carbonated drinks, ketchups, nuts, cheese, chocolate. Smoking and drinking alcohol can also "hiccup" in such an unexpected way.

These reasons are mainly attributed to primary anal itching, but secondary anal itching is most often a symptom of diseases of the perianal region - anal fissure, hemorrhoids, helminthic invasions, as well as various dermatological or systemic diseases. It is clear that if you can get rid of the primary anal itch, mainly by hygienic methods, then in the case of secondary anal itching will have to treat the disease itself, and not a symptom, and this can be long and difficult. But the main thing is that without examination of the colon and rectum, you will not be able to determine the causes and prescribe the treatment without performing the tests.

And, nevertheless, let's first consider an "easy" option - a primary anal itch. Treatment in this case is a careful attitude to the area of your body, with which you delicacy is not particularly accustomed. It is necessary to avoid moisture by applying gauze or starch powder (only not aromatic powders), after using the toilet use wet wipes to avoid further scratching and irritation of the affected area. And, of course, you can not itch and rub the sick area. After suffering about a week, you are most likely to get rid of this trouble. If, of course, it was a primary anal itch.

If the symptoms do not go away for several weeks, there is no other option than a visit to the doctor. A thorough examination is needed, during which it will be necessary to exclude prostatitis and urethritis (in men), vaginal itching (in women), hemorrhoids, insufficient sphincter function, prolapse of rectum, helminthic infestations, fungal lesions and other diseases, which can indicate anal itching . Treatment can be long, it will require patience, but otherwise you will not get rid of not only the unpleasant sensation, but also from much more serious "sores". In addition, improperly administered treatment can lead to the development of wet eczema and the formation of sores, in which pathogenic microbes that can cause serious purulent inflammation of the tissues.

Is it possible to prevent the appearance of anal itching? Try - quite! It is necessary to observe the rules of hygiene, it is advisable to use white toilet paper without any additives, and it is not recommended to wear tightly fitting synthetic underwear.