Frequent itching in the anus and mouth is not necessarily caused by hemorrhoids? Solution to medical exposure: Do "one more thing" before going to the toilet
Frequent anal itching does not necessarily mean hemorrhoids? Doctors reveal the 3 most common reasons
The anus is often itchy and unbearable. Scratching it is not only unsightly, but also raises concerns about hygiene. Dr. Huang Xuan, an expert in critical care medicine, explained in the community that severe anal itching may affect the quality of life and even cause great psychological stress. Patients will habitually want to relieve itching by scratching, but due to sensory problems, they often have to reluctantly relieve it when no one is watching, causing personal trouble.
Dr. Huang Xuan said that the three most common causes of anal itching in clinical practice are as follows:
There are fecal residues in the anus. Feces remaining on the skin around the anus is also called “feces residue”. If cleaning is not thorough, it often causes irritation and itching in the anal area. This may be due to the large amounts of digestive fluid, bacteria, and other secretions excreted from the anal opening that irritate the skin around the anus and cause itching.
There are several factors that can lead to fecal residue. One is improper wiping. Inadequate anal wiping after defecation can lead to fecal residue. Wiping must be gentle and use enough toilet paper or wet wipes to ensure a thorough clean. The second is diarrhea or loose stools, which are easy to stick to the folds and depressions of the anus, making it difficult to clean the anal area, resulting in fecal residue and irritation.
Eczema or atopic dermatitis. Patients with eczema or atopic dermatitis may have varying degrees of chronic inflammation in various parts of the skin, which may also affect the skin near the anus, causing anal itching.
Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are a common anal orifice disease. The swelling of hemorrhoids can easily lead to inflammation of the anal orifice blood vessels, causing scratching. In addition, hemorrhoids are often accompanied by anorectal mucus, which may irritate the skin around the anal orifice and cause itching. Swelling hemorrhoids tend to rub the skin near the anus, and people who are accustomed to wearing briefs or are overweight are more likely to be seriously affected.
How to relieve anal itching problem? Do “one more thing” before going to the toilet to help relieve stress
Dr. Huang Xuan emphasized that many patients with anal itching often scratch the itchy area with their hands because they are too shy to seek medical treatment or understand the correct improvement methods. In fact, this is not only unsightly, but also not the correct way to handle it. For people with itchy anus, taking the following measures can help relieve the discomfort of the skin around the anus and achieve an anti-itching effect:
Keep it properly clean. Use non-irritating soap products and water to clean the anal area, and avoid using strong detergent soaps or products containing fragrances. After cleaning, pay attention to gently wiping the area around the anus clean rather than rubbing vigorously. Wiping too hard may cause the skin of the anus to break. Frequent friction after wearing underwear will aggravate the itching of the anus.
Avoid anal orifice stimulation. Patients should mainly wear breathable and loose underwear to reduce friction and skin breakage at the anus; and limit the use of chemical products containing fragrances or irritants. Many people are prone to allergic reactions to chemical substances. In addition, choosing hypoallergenic laundry detergent and using fabric softener to wash underwear can also help reduce skin sensitivity at the anal opening.
Seek medical treatment early. If the anal itching is caused by hemorrhoids, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Many oral medications can help improve symptoms such as anal bleeding and itching. You can further consult a colorectal surgeon for further improvement.
Finally, Dr. Huang Xuan suggested that if anal itching occurs suddenly, you can carry wet wipes or toilet paper without fragrance ingredients with you, and go to a nearby toilet as soon as possible to gently wipe the itchy anus, and avoid excessive wiping to avoid falling into the “over-the-counter” problem. The dilemma of “the more you rub, the more it itches”. If the anal itching does not improve for a long time, you should seek medical advice immediately to confirm the condition to prevent the anal itching from seriously affecting your life.
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