Itching inside the anus

There is an itchy feeling inside the anus, which is actually quite uncomfortable for the patient, because this area cannot be scratched, but it does have a subtle impact on one's body. There are several causes of anal itching, such as anal skin diseases, anorectal diseases, parasitic diseases, etc.

Itching inside the anus – causes of anal itching

Clinically, common diseases that cause anal itching include:

1. Anal skin diseases, such as anal eczema, neurodermatitis, ringworm, various warts, sexually transmitted diseases, sweat glanditis, etc., feces are attached to the anal folds, irritating the skin and causing itching.

2. Anorectal diseases, such as anal fissure, anal fistula, hemorrhoids, anal sinusitis, anal papillitis, rectal prolapse, anal incontinence, etc., increase the secretions from the anus and the moisture irritates the skin, causing itching.

3. Parasitic diseases, such as exuviae, ascariasis, vaginal trichomoniasis, pubic lice, scabies, etc., can all cause anal itching.

4. Allergic reactions: eating irritating foods, such as peppers, mustard, spices, alcohol or specific protein foods, and taking certain medications, such as sulfonamide antibiotics, can all cause anal itching due to allergies.

5. Environmental factors, friction and stimulation from underwear and toilet paper; due to the season, the skin of the anus will react accordingly. For example, the heat in summer will cause the anus to become damp and cause anal itching.

Itch inside the anus - How to treat anal itching?

When it comes to the treatment of anal itching, many patients do not realize its harmfulness and often use the most primitive method of "scratching" to deal with it, which results in perianal ulcers and infections, and triggers a series of other anorectal diseases. For this reason, experts from Jinan Anorectal Hospital said that anal itching is divided into simple anal pruritus and secondary anal pruritus. The causes are different and the treatments are also different.

1. Simple anal pruritus: Jinan Anorectal Hospital uses the hospital's unique An's pure Chinese medicine oral administration combined with fumigation and washing method for treatment. While regulating the endocrine system, the fumigation and washing drugs directly contact the lesions to ensure that the drug effect is timely and accurate, with excellent clinical results.

2. Secondary anal itching: Secondary anal itching is mainly caused by anorectal diseases such as internal hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, anal fistula, anal eczema, etc. The discharge of mucus in the anus or pus around the anus irritates the skin and causes itching. Therefore, to treat secondary anal pruritus, the primary disease should be eliminated first. Once the primary disease is eliminated, anal pruritus will be cured without treatment.

Itch inside the anus - the dangers of anal itching

The clinical manifestation of anal itching is severe itching in the anal canal and perianal skin. Initially, it is limited to the perianal skin, and the degree of itching varies. If it is not healed for a long time, it may spread to the scrotum or labia, especially the front and back seams of the perineum, where the itching is more severe and more obvious at night than during the day, with a sensation of crawling insects, ants walking, and being burned by fire, which affects sleep and rest. Scratching may cause scratches, blood scabs, pigmentation, lichenification or eczema-like changes on the local skin, and may also lead to secondary infection. For women, because the anus is very close to the vagina and urethra, anal lesions and inflammations can easily spread to the reproductive and urinary systems, causing great health problems. Therefore, patients should not only seek medical attention promptly if they experience itching inside the anus, but also go to a regular professional hospital for treatment as soon as possible if they experience itching around the anus. Do not delay.