With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Anal Itching
A common problem for many of you that can leave you embarrassed at times is the anal itching. This is the itching around the anus which is a canal of the outlet of the rectum. It is usually characterized with some intense urge for scratching around the area. This can be really troublesome at night. But good news is that you can try some home remedies for anal itching which can give you some instant relief.
Causes for Anal Itching
This is also known as Pruritus Ani which can be due to many factors and this may include:
- Dry skin can make the skin prone to itching. If the dry skin persists. It may result in intense itching of the anal
- Excess of the moisture in the region can also lead to this kind of itching. This may be due to excessive sweating around the area.
- Frequent diarrhea can be a reason for the problem as well. This is also known as fecal incontinence
- Another factor for anal itching is excessive washing with some dry and harsh toilet paper. Excessive rubbing with some harsh soap can be a reason for such kind of itching
- Skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and seborrhea
- Yeast infections
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal abrasions, fissures and fistulas
- Food irritants can be some factors that can lead to anal itching
Symptoms for Anal Itching
The common symptoms and signs for anal itching are:
- Burning and inflammation around the anus
- Pain or soreness of the anus
Most of the time the irritation is temporary and in some cases it can become resistant and troublesome. The problem does not require any medical help most of the time but nevertheless you can try the following home based remedies for anal itching.
- Enemas can be effective to reduce the fecal impaction and constipation which can be one of the factors for anal itching. By enema we mean the process of injecting fluid into the rectum for the purpose of cleaning the bowels.
- Ice packs can work well to reduce the inflammation around the area. Simply use an ice pack for about 15 minutes and continue this for a week to reduce any kind of burning sensation. The best thing you can do is use some ice in the small zip lock bag and apply the ice externally.
- Petroleum jelly can work really well and help to keep the area itching free. A reason for the condition is when the area is generally dry so a way to keep them dry free is to use petroleum jelly. This moisturizes the area and protects the delicate lining from further irritation.
- Another very good and effective way to soothe the anal itching is to use some witch hazel. For this you simply have to soak some cotton ball in the solution and apply this on the affected area. This will instantly give you a cool relief. To ease the itch simply use this every few hours and as often as you can.
- Another and probably the easiest way to reduce the irritation is to go for a warm water bath. This will not only clean the area but increases the blood circulation to make you feel better. Do not add any essential oil or something of that sort as these can make the irritations all the more worse.
- A very good remedy that you can try out is to go a soap nut decoction. You will need a handful of the soap nut. You have to remove the skin and the seeds and then boil this in glassful of water. Allow this to cool for some time. Mash the skins and filter it. Finally you get the decoction which is beneficial to get relief from the rectal or anal itching.
- Another effective external application to relief the itching is to use orange peels. First you have to dry the peels and use some water to prepare a paste and then gently apply this around the area to reduce the itching.
- Aloe Vera can be used when you feel your rectum is sore and bleeding. This is effective to reduce the inflammation that can be felt around the rectum.
- If worms are the reasons that is causing such kind of irritations then try out having garlic as this is a known remedy to expel the worms and help you detoxify your body system.
- You can also try out some effective remedy to reduce the irritations is by using castor oil and coconut oil.
- Wheat germ oil is another suggested remedy that can help to reduce the anal irritation. This is a very good and natural source for vitamin A, B, D and E. This moisturizes the skin and prevents any natural loss of oil from the skin.
Some tips to prevent anal itching
- Cleanse the anal area to treat the itching
- Keep the area dry free
- Wear cotton underwear to prevent any sort of anal itching
- Finally stay away from spicy and junk food and drink plenty of water.
Try any one of the above home remedies for anal itching and follow a healthy lifestyle which includes proper exercises and having a healthy diet and following good personal hygiene. All these methods will help you reduce the symptoms and signs of the conditions considerably!
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