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What Causes Burning Irritation At The Anus And Constant Discomfort Despite Switching From Prep H To Desitin?
Posted on
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Question : I have a burning irritation of the anus and can get no comfort. I originally thought it was hemmoroids and used Prep H and switched to Desitin. The firey, itching burning continues and I had poison ivy10 dYs ago but it’s all gone.
Brief Answer:
Probably anal fissure if not relieved by preperation H.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The following are the causes for burning sensation in the anus except hemorrhoids,
Spicy foods
Hard food such as bread that causes constipation causing breach in layer of anal canal termed medically as fissure.
Less water consumption
Excess tea and coffee consumption
Foods that easily causes heat in the body
Frequent diarrhea or constipation as there is too much stress on the anus sphincter muscle.
Worm infection in the intestine and worm movement in anus.
Also, any infection in the anal region and first degree piles where the anal mucosa bulges out.
So, you can follow a few medical advice:
Stop tea and coffee permanently. Reduce spices in the food.
Drink fresh fruit juices or cucumber juice or tender coconut water. Drink more water daily.
Consume more buttermilk or curd. Avoid straining during defecation.
Have a good sleep. Lie down (sleep) in the left lateral side of the body.
If you feel worms moving sensation (itching) in the anus, then take Mebendazole tablet three days twice daily.
A proctoscopic examination by a MD should be done to rule out possible fissure..
Everyday evening, sit in a tub or bucket of mild warm water for 30 minutes.
Thanks
Probably anal fissure if not relieved by preperation H.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The following are the causes for burning sensation in the anus except hemorrhoids,
Spicy foods
Hard food such as bread that causes constipation causing breach in layer of anal canal termed medically as fissure.
Less water consumption
Excess tea and coffee consumption
Foods that easily causes heat in the body
Frequent diarrhea or constipation as there is too much stress on the anus sphincter muscle.
Worm infection in the intestine and worm movement in anus.
Also, any infection in the anal region and first degree piles where the anal mucosa bulges out.
So, you can follow a few medical advice:
Stop tea and coffee permanently. Reduce spices in the food.
Drink fresh fruit juices or cucumber juice or tender coconut water. Drink more water daily.
Consume more buttermilk or curd. Avoid straining during defecation.
Have a good sleep. Lie down (sleep) in the left lateral side of the body.
If you feel worms moving sensation (itching) in the anus, then take Mebendazole tablet three days twice daily.
A proctoscopic examination by a MD should be done to rule out possible fissure..
Everyday evening, sit in a tub or bucket of mild warm water for 30 minutes.
Thanks
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