The causes of anal itching can be both banal factors, consisting of the failure of hygiene and serious bowel disease. Additionally, itching of unknown etiology has a major impact on quality of life, decreasing its: reduced efficiency, mood deteriorated hampered normal communication, etc...
The main causes of itching in women
Often, itching around the anus arises from the lack of compliance with the rules of hygiene. As a result of the development of pathogenic microflora and lack of cleansing can develop diaper rash. Also provoke skin irritation may close or synthetic underwear. When the diaper rash enough to comply with the necessary hygiene standards, sometimes you can use anti-inflammatory cream or powder.
But there are situations when severe itching may be indicative of more serious problems of the body. Next, we try to find out what are the main causes itching? So, to provoke discomfort may the following diseases:
- internal hemorrhoids - It is characterized by veins of the rectum, the formation of knots. The disease begins unnoticed, because to see a change of vessels impossible. The disease is triggered by an unhealthy diet, physical activity irrational, childbirth;
- External hemorrhoids - the continuation of the internal. Hemorrhoids fall during defecation or without her, causing pain, itching, vaginal bleeding.
- infestation. The most common infestation caused by pinworms, especially often in children and adolescents. When the baby sleeps, female pinworms lay eggs in the area around the anus, which causes discomfort and itching in the anus. The reason as explained by the presence of burning ascariasis and infection with other types of worms, and the symptoms are most likely to occur after a bowel movement. giardiasis can also cause itching, since the massive reproduction of these parasites in children and adults, there is diarrhea with intense cramping abdominal pain, and the frequent stool anus stimulation also leads to itching. When giardiasis possibility of rashes on various parts of the body, including in the crotch area, is also a source of itching.
- dysbacteriosis. Individual attention, many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, namely dysbiosis. Dysbiosis may provoke the development of any intestinal infection (dysentery, salmonellosis), Prolonged and uncontrolled use of antibiotics. Own the human intestinal microflora replaced by opportunistic, resulting in the development of diarrhea and / or constipation. The mucous membrane of the anus is constantly injured, and there is intense itching and burning. It helps cope use complex products containing lactose and colibacteria, compliance with certain diets, as well as strict compliance with all recommendations of the doctor.
- Allergy. The reasons why it is scratched in the sphincter can occur due to an allergy to toilet paper, linens, personal hygiene or food dyes. Also, these factors can provoke redness, burning, and promote the emergence of micro-cracks in the sphincter.
- Gynecological diseases. Another cause of itching in the anal passage women are various infectious diseases of the genitourinary system. Any STI, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia can cause any discomfort in the groin, itching, burning, pain. The most common and most harmless cause itching anus - when thrush in womenBecause the vagina is near the rectum, and fungal infections are common in this area. Vaginal candidiasis are relatively easy to care and does not constitute a serious difficulty in diagnosis, in contrast to other latent infections and gynecological diseases. Sometimes the presence of pubic lice contributes to the emergence of itching in the entire perineum.
Another complaint anal itching may occur against the background of mental and neurological disorders:
- at depression and neuroses;
- for obsessive compulsive disorder, compulsive desire to frequently wash the various parts of the body (and including the perineum);
- with delusional parasitosis, when a person finds himself crawling under the skin of the infected insects or worms;
- at infringement surface sensitivity due to spinal disorders and spinal cord.
Itching due to skin irritation it is associated with rough toilet paper, synthetic underwear, allergy to detergent and detergent. Identifying the true causes of anal itching will help you choose the right treatment. And the solution of this delicate problem should trust doctors, and not to self-medicate.
How to treat itching in the anus in women?
Depending on the established causes of pruritus doctor selects drugs which will relieve this unpleasant sensation.
If the symptom is caused by a disease of the internal organs (diabetes, impaired pancreatic function and liver, intestinal dysbiosis), the medical officer shall designate an adequate treatment to eliminate the main disease. Skin diseases require special approach, early prescribing produced in a special ointment having a drying action. This group of drugs include salicylic acid and zinc ointment, hydrocortisone.
If the appearance of itching in the anal area is the result of an allergic reaction, the attending doctor selects high antihistamines, which have a broad spectrum actions:
- Suprastin.
- Klarotadin.
- Claritin.
- Tavegil.
Sexually transmitted diseases should be treated with the special purpose of drugs:
- Ciprofloxacin.
- Polizhinaks.
- Azithromycin.
- Doxycycline.
- Clotrimazole.
Upon detection of worms - parasitic worms in the human body, a medical specialist prescribes antiparasitic therapy. Guaranteed disposal of helminth within a short period facilitates assignment following medicines:
- Worm shaped chewable tablets.
- Pyrantel, produced in the form of suspensions.
Sometimes, after conducting a comprehensive survey revealed a direct disease and sigmoid colon. Then the physician prescribers, manufactured in the form of suspensions, special ointments and gels. Their regular use helps to quickly get rid of the itching. We list these drugs.
- Gepatrombin F - safe and highly effective remedy for hemorrhoids, issued in the form of rectal suppositories and ointments homogenous.
- Relief line drugs, which are intended for topical application and are considered protivogemorroynyh means.
- Cream for external application having a name Celestoderm-B, its active substance is betamethasone 17-valerate.
- Troxevasin - angioprotective tool, manufactured in the form of a gel.
- Heparin ointment. This medicament has antibacterial effect, eliminates the inflammation and irritation of mucous membranes, eliminates the constant itching and discomfort sensations.
If the development of constant itching caused prolonged stress, exhaustion of the nervous system, a strong physical and mental stress, we recommend taking sedatives or tranquilizers drugs:
- Tinctures motherwort, hawthorn or Valeriana officinalis.
- Drugs and tenoten Afobazol, showed high clinical efficiency.
- Novo Passito or Percy.
There are cases where in addition to the patient's complaints of itching, no tests do not detect diseases, in this case, suspected hidden within proctosigmoiditis and diet food is appointed, skin ointments, microclysters Collargol. In case of manifestation of neuritis and psychosis appointed sedatives sedatives - valerian, bromo, Corvalolum. In allergic causes are shown antihistamines, ie, anti-allergy pills. For the prevention of itching of the anus, the cause of which is installed and treatment was performed, it is possible to use a rectal suppository hemo- Pro propolis.
Folk remedies
Obsessive itching sensation can be reduced using a variety of herbs and natural foods. To this end, the following recipes are well suited:
- Bath of chamomile and calendula. Herbs need to take 2 tablespoons and pour a liter of boiling water. Means insist 2-3 hours and add to the bathroom.
- Vaseline ointment and fresh cranberry juice. To prepare the medication 100 g of petrolatum are mixed with 30 ml of juice. The resulting treated means anus region.
- Broth flax. To prepare the broth must tablespoon seeds mixed with 500 ml of water and simmered boil. Take into broth and 1 tablespoon three times a day.
folk remedies treatment gives quite good results. In addition, the use of natural products is considered to be more secure.
