Before scratching a lot for itching on your anal area. First aid available at home

Before scratching a lot for itching on your anal area. First aid available at home

*The hemorrhoidal symptoms on this page are merely examples, and the emergency treatment is meant as a temporary measure until you can get to a hospital. If you have any of the following symptoms, make sure to go to a hospital. If multiple symptoms occur at once, such as pain and bleeding, try a treatment method for stronger symptoms.

If you have an itch

Stool can cling to the anus, causing inflammation and a clammy, itchy feeling, and washing the anus for too long with a warm water washing toilet seat can result in a dry itchy feeling. The hemorrhoids that have come out of the anus can rub against underpants and rectal mucus can stick to your bottom, causing a rash and itchiness.
These symptoms are collectively called pruritus ani.

How to relieve itching

Keep clean

The way to deal with itching differs slightly depending on the type of itching. Please check the following table. Once you have finished, make sure to wear underwear made of cotton or some other breathable fabric. Synthetic fibers can be got stuffiness. It is also important to review how you usually wipe after bowel movements.

Types of
itchiness

Dry itchiness

Possible causes

Washing the anus for too long with a warm water washing toilet seat.

How to care

Wipe thoroughly after bowel movements. Later, it may be good to use an anti-itch ointment or other ointment for delicate areas. Make sure not to wash too much with a warm water washing toilet seat.

Types of
itchiness

Clammy itchiness

Possible causes

Soft stool is stuck in the wrinkles of the anus, which creates unsanitary conditions.

How to care

Wipe thoroughly after bowel movements. Later, it may be good to use an anti-itch ointment or other ointment for delicate areas. Make sure not to wash too much with a warm water washing toilet seat

Types of
itchiness

Other

Possible causes

Hemorrhoids prolapsed out of the anus are rubbing on underpants, or the mucus is traveling along the hemorrhoids, sticking to your anus and perianal and causing a rash.

How to care

Wipe thoroughly after bowel movements. If it is difficult to clean well, use a warm water washing toilet seat for a light wash, then thoroughly dry the area around the anus.

This article is supervised by:
Dr. Junichi Iwadare
Dr. Akio Kurokawa
Dr. Rikisaburo Sahara
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