The anus is wet and itchy, not all hemorrhoids, or cancer cells are at fault, do not patronize scratching

It's embarrassing and disgusting that the butt is always itchy and wet.

Pharaoh encountered such a trouble. Sitting in the position, he always felt that the anus was very itchy and uncomfortable, and he couldn't scratch it with his hands, so he had to move around. Seeing this, the colleague next to him thought he had ADHD. However, Lao Wang was bitter and could only smile awkwardly.

According to statistics, about 1%-5% of the general population have symptoms of perianal pruritus, especially among middle-aged people aged 40-60, and the incidence of men is four times that of women. Even if most patients suffer from perianal itching, they find it difficult to talk about it, and generally do not take the initiative to seek medical attention, so why does perianal itching occur?

1. Cold knowledge: the perianal area will be " moist "

Let's first get to know the "anus", this obscure "frontier fortress".

The anus is at the end of the intestine and is guarded by the internal sphincter and the external sphincter to prevent the intestinal material from accidentally "running" out, and it can also prevent the outside dust and bacteria from entering.

On the skin around the anus, there are many sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and intradermal hair follicles. Under normal circumstances, some substances are secreted to protect, moisturize, and regulate the anus . Therefore, the anus will be slightly moist.

Therefore, people with strong sweat gland secretion are more likely to have trouble with perianal dampness. In addition, people who are obese, elderly, and infirm will also be very wet around the anus. This is because the buttocks of obese people are too fat, the perianal sweat is not easy to evaporate, and the perianal area will be damp.

In addition, in the elderly or the infirm, due to the relaxation of the sphincter muscle and the loose closure of the anus, the intestinal mucus leaks out of the anus, and the perianal area becomes moist.

Of course, sudden dampness around the anus may also be a sign of certain diseases.

Second, the anus is wet and itchy? Not all hemorrhoids

If you do not meet some of the above conditions, but the perianal area is always wet and itchy, you should be alert that the disease is at work. The most commonly known is hemorrhoids. Once the internal hemorrhoids prolapse, the anus cannot be completely closed, and the chrysanthemum is prone to dampness under the stimulation of the intestinal fluid that flows out of the opportunity.

However, the following causes can also cause dampness and itching in the anus.

1. Anal fistula

Between the rectum and the perianus, a "tunnel" is opened, and this tunnel is an anal fistula. Most anal fistulas are caused by rectal perianal abscesses. The abscess pierces the skin to form a sinus, which will leak secretions from the sinus from time to time , causing the perianal dampness.

The main symptoms of abscess in the early stage are redness of the skin, perianal pain, restlessness, induration, and pain when pressed. Patients with anal fistula can be treated, but the recovery period of the operation is more difficult and takes 2-4 weeks or longer.

2. Anal skin disease

Anal skin diseases such as anal pruritus, anal eczema, contact dermatitis, as well as diseases such as condyloma acuminatum, also have symptoms of anal wetness, and may also have purulent secretions, itching and other symptoms.

3. Parasitic infection

Itching, dampness around the anus can also be caused by a parasitic infection. Pinworms can be infected through anus-hand-mouth and other routes, and children and people with poor hygiene habits are easily infected.

Especially at night, the female worms will lay a large number of eggs, causing itching in the anus. Therefore, if it is not itchy during the day and itching at night, you must be alert to parasitic infection.

4. Anal cancer

Anal cancer generally occurs centered on the anus and occurs below the dentate line. Patients will notice perianal discomfort in the early stage, as well as symptoms such as perianal itching, rectal bleeding, and perianal dampness.

3. Itching in the anus, don't try to scratch it

Earlier, a 66-year-old uncle used a toilet water bottle to tickle because of anal itching, but accidentally pushed the bottle into the rectum. Fortunately, he went to the doctor in time and sought the help of the doctor. The doctor successfully removed the bottle through rectal foreign body removal.

Doctors suggest that you should not dig hard when you find itching in the anus, and do not use some tools to deal with it. Once you find that a foreign body enters the rectum, you must seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the treatment.

What should I do if I find anal itching?

If it is caused by anal fistula or perianal abscess, it is best to consult a doctor for surgical treatment as soon as possible;

·If it is caused by hemorrhoids, it is also necessary to combine the specific conditions of the hemorrhoids and the doctor's advice to determine whether treatment is needed; if there are no symptoms, it is necessary to improve the habits. Usually, only severe hemorrhoids are recommended for surgical treatment.

If there is perianal itching caused by anal skin disease, it is recommended to first identify the cause, find out whether it is condyloma acuminatum or anal eczema, etc., and then treat it symptomatically;

· If it is caused by anal cancer, it should be treated actively as soon as possible. At present, most patients with early-stage anal cancer can be cured by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

If the anal itching is caused by improper clothing or poor hygiene, you must adjust your personal living habits in time.

Usually, it is necessary to avoid wearing tight pants, and to change and wash underwear frequently. It is best to wash the anus with warm water every day, and avoid sharing towels, washbasins, etc. with others. After each bowel movement, remember to wipe the anus clean with soft toilet paper and try to keep the chrysanthemum as dry as possible.

In short, if you find that the anus is abnormally wet and itchy, it depends on whether it is caused by a physiological cause or a disease. First, find the cause and treat it as soon as possible. When the symptoms of anal itching appear, remember not to scratch or scratch, and do not use some tools to deal with it, so as not to cause accidents. Usually try to ensure good personal habits, do a good job of prevention.

References:

[1] Tickle! Perianal itching is not necessarily hemorrhoids, but may also "hidden" tumors? I advise you to pay attention. Popular science China. 2020-12-27

[2] The woman was "itchy" to insomnia in the middle of the night, and more than 10 bugs crawled out of her anus! Big trouble.... Laboratory Medicine Network.2022-10-19

[3] God is operating again! The uncle stuffed the toilet water bottle into the rectum, this time for....News Square.2019-12-20

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