Causes of Anus Itching
Rectal itching has several possible causes. Itching can start because of disregard for personal hygiene or because you’re overzealous about it. One cause can be worms and parasites, such as roundworms and pinworms. Pinworms and thread worms may bring on intense itching in the area around the rectum. If you have children in the house, don’t discount the notion that they and you may have picked up a case of pin worms, especially if the itch worsens at night. Itching may also be caused by hemorrhoids, inflamed ulcers, a yeast infection, or a fungal infection. Excess toxicity can also create itching of the anus. But it can also arise from food sensitivities, allergic reactions to soaps or toilet paper, sweating caused by tight clothing or pantyhose, or hemorrhoids. Fungal infections may also be a cause, particularly among people with diabetes.
12 Best Anal Itching Natural Remedies
- Treat Root Cause: If anal fissures that is a tear or cut in the skin lining the anus or hemorrhoids are the problem, pick up a tube of hydrocortisone cream. It can stop the swelling which is the main source of discomfort as well as the itching. Avoid over using petroleum based products like Vaseline on the anal area. Petroleum holds in moisture, which can encourage the growth of fungus or bacteria.
- Heal Skin Naturally: Aloe gel is astringent and helps heal wounds. You might try applying it topically to the anal area, especially when hemorrhoids is the root cause. When ingested, aloe juice is laxative. India’s Ayurvedic physicians suggest drinking a 1/2 of aloe juice three times a day until hemorrhoid flare-ups have cleared. You can buy aloe juice at most health food stores. Aloe works great as a stool softener for those with hemorrhoids or anal fissures or after anal or rectal surgery. The suggested dose is 0.05 to 0.2 gram of powdered aloes, also known as dry extract. This really isn’t very much powder, a pinch thrown into a cup of tea would do it.
- Vaginal Itching: This is often related to fungal infections and can be associated with recurrent bouts of cystitis. It is also common in post-menopausal women. Marigold, tea tree, and vitamin E creams can all bring relief. If it is available, add 1 drop of rose oil to 1 teaspoon of marigold cream, mix well and use night and morning.
- Relieves Rectal Itching: Wheat germ oil is the healing miracle for any kind of rectal or vaginal itching. It works far better than any known drug ointment does. Upon rising in the morning, bathe the rectum or vagina for several minutes with very hot water. Then apply wheat germ oil and leave for 3-5 minutes. After which you should wash the areas lightly with oatmeal soap. Rinse again in hot water and wash again. Then mix together some concentrated vitamin C powder in a little water and apply to these areas, leaving on for just a minute before rinsing again. Thoroughly dry at once by using a heat lamp or hair dryer, concentrating on the sore areas. The drying is very important to the success of this treatment. Finally, apply some more oil and leave it on all day long. At night simply repeat the entire process again.
- Eliminate Worms – Root Cause: If worms are the problem, you may be able to eliminate them entirely with this herbal formula. Mix together vidanga 5 parts, shardunika 2 parts and trikatu 1/8 part. Use 1/4 teaspoon of this mixture twice a day washed down with warm water after meals. Also, take 1/2 teaspoon triphala every night in a cup of warm water. Steep 5 to 10 minutes before drinking. Applying petroleum jelly scented with a few drops of eucalyptus, lavender, or tea tree oil to the rectal area of people affected by pin worms every night for six weeks will keep the female worms from being able to lay eggs and help relieve itching.
- Soothe Skin Irritation: In the bathtub, dissolve 3 or 4 tablespoons of baking soda in a few inches of warm water. Have a seat for about 15 minutes. Baking soda can help soothe skin irritation.
- Intense Itching Disappears: Here is an old folk remedy from Nassau in the Bahamas to relieve and heal any kind of intense itching. Whether it be due to an allergic reaction to some unknown substance, general nervousness, psoriasis and eczema or coming in contact with poison ivy and sumach, may all be effectively relieved and healed. Steep a handful of cut, fresh sage leaves, that had been lightly crushed first of all, in 1 pint of boiling water for about an hour. After this, the strained liquid can be used to bathe the afflicted parts. Then while the skin was still wet with this solution, generously sprinkle whole wheat flour (never white) over the entire area and leave to dry. Relief came within 10 minutes as a rule.
- Use Natural Skin Cleanser: Witch hazel is a skin cleanser and can remove irritants that cause an itchy bottom. More important, its astringent action can help reduce swelling responsible for the itching. Soak a cotton pad, and apply it to the irritated area. This may sting for a few minutes after application.
- Itching Due to Yeast Infection: If there is a yeast infection, apply a little yogurt to the anal orifice, then wash the anus with water.
- Treat Itching and Swelling: Use a warm tea bag as an astringent compress to ease itching and swelling. Just boil the tea bag as you would to make a cup of tea to release the chemicals in the leaves, let it cool down to a comfortable temperature, then hold it against the problem area for several minutes.
- Get Cure form Hemorrhoids: If the problem is hemorrhoids, take a baking soda bath, soaking the hemorrhoids in warm water with 1/3 cup baking soda added. Then apply neem oil to the hemorrhoids. To get complete cure from hemorrhoids, check special post dedicated to “Hemorrhoids Home Remedies“
- Treat Fungal infection: Mix a little tea tree oil and Neem oil together, and apply it directly to the anal area to heal the rectal itch.
Tips To Prevent Anal or Rectal Itching
- Avoid hot spicy foods, fermented foods, and yeast-containing bread. Stay away from alcohol entirely. Pass up acidic foods, like citrus fruits. And stay away from spicy foods, like hot sauce and hot peppers. Both can set you to scratching.
- Keep your nether regions dry and sweat free. Use a hair dryer set on low for 30 seconds to dry your bottom. Then sprinkle the area generously with baby powder or cornstarch. If you use baby powder, look for a brand that doesn’t contain perfume, which causes skin irritation in some people.
- To avoid irritating your skin, choose the softest, least scratchy toilet paper preferably white, unscented.
- Wipe more than once to remove all traces of stool. Wet toilet paper beforehand if that helps, and dry the area afterward.
- If overzealous wiping has irritated your bottom, toss the toilet paper and rely instead on a baby’s best friend: moisturizing wipes.
- Choose roomy cotton underwear, which will keep your rectal area drier than synthetic fabrics, and avoid tight fitting pantyhose.
- Use fragrance-free laundry detergent, fabric softeners, and soaps. Avoid fragranced bath products too.
- To help prevent fissures, get at least 30 grams of fiber a day from fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains.
- Drink six to eight glasses of water each day.
Caution
If you notice blood or discharge, or feel a lump, your doctor will want to know. Call, too, if you have diabetes or take prescription steroids, or if your children are also complaining that their rectums itch.