Throughout his life, a person has many problems and various ailments that he can deal with himself or with the help of friends. But there are those who do not want to discuss publicly. For example, it is unlikely that someone will report that his butt is very itchy.
But what if there is such a problem and it is very difficult to live normally? Why does itching occur? What to do in such cases? Let's try to find out.
What causes itching
Anal itching is a rather painful condition that can deprive the patient of sleep and peace at any age. The skin around the anus turns red, traces of scratching are visible on it, and sometimes their surface even becomes wet. And the reason for this may be not only helminthic invasion or dysbiosis, as many people think, but also other diseases.
Itching has a primary and secondary origin. In the first case, this is a sphincter failure, in which the contents of the intestine involuntarily stand out from the anus, irritating the skin around it and causing itching, or an allergic reaction to soap, laundry detergent or synthetic underwear. Not so rare, especially in obese people, irritation as a result of long walking and sweating.
And the causes of secondary itching we will consider further.
Hemorrhoids
This is one of the diseases, among the symptoms of which there is an itch. Hemorrhoids are caused by varicose veins in the anus. At the same time, nodes with stagnant venous blood are formed on the walls of the rectum. They, as a rule, have very fragile walls, which leads to the appearance of cracks and tears during straining or any physical effort. And this, in turn, causes bleeding at the time of defecation or after it. To these symptoms are added pain, itching and burning in the anus, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the groin and foreign body in the anus.
The butt itches (in medicine this is called rectal itching) with hemorrhoids, because the skin around the anus is irritated by mucous discharge from the rectum. Often this is also caused by erosion on the walls of hemorrhoids. It must be remembered that constant skin irritation can trigger the development of eczema.
And be careful! The allocation of blood at the time of bowel movement may be a sign of a malignant neoplasm in it. Be sure to contact the proctologist!
Cracks and condylomas
Cracks in the anus can also cause itching. The priest itches most often in a person prone to constipation. Due to the fact that such a patient is emptied irregularly and with difficulty, the stool becomes hard and, upon exit, injures the rectum. The cracks formed as a result of this bleed and are at risk of being infected.
By the way, the frequent use of salt-based laxatives can lead to irritation of the anus and itching.
Small bodily outgrowths, called genital warts, also cause a desire to scratch.
Perianal herpes
Lack of personal hygiene provokes infection and infection of the patient, for example, the herpes virus.
Perianal herpes is quite difficult to diagnose, since the vesicles that appear at the site of infection are quickly destroyed due to constant friction. But in the end, as a result of repeated relapses, several very itchy reddish spots and a group of small vesicles are discovered, which soon burst, leaving erosion. They usually heal within 12 days without forming a scar.
Diabetes
It happens that the priest itches in a person with diabetes. Moreover, he may not suspect the presence of this ailment. The fact is that anal and skin itching are often one of the first signs of a developing disease. They are caused, in particular, by the growth of the so-called yeast fungus, which is provoked by an increase in the amount of sugar in the blood. Therefore, with persistent itching of the skin and anus, you should check the sugar level to exclude the presence of diabetes.
Gynecological diseases
In women, rectal itching can also be caused by various problems with gynecology: vulvaginitis, secretion disorders, urinary tract infections - all these pathologies can be manifested by the fact that the patient, among other symptoms of the disease, has the described itch.
The priest itches in both men and women with sexually transmitted diseases. Chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea can cause itching, burning and pulling pain in the groin. And the presence of pubic lice can cause itching in the entire perineum.
What to do if the butt itches
For whatever reason you have started a constant debilitating desire to scratch, you must immediately consult a doctor. Preferably, a proctologist. He will examine the anus and prescribe tests that will help clarify the diagnosis. In this case, as a rule, blood is taken to determine the level of sugar, urine and feces, for the presence of worms or dysbiosis. Only based on the results of the examination, it will be possible to understand why the priest is itching, and to choose a treatment that will help get rid of an unpleasant, and sometimes simply dangerous symptom.
Be healthy!