Wiping too hard can cause itching or make it worse. Don't use soap, hot water, medicated powders, perfumed sprays, or deodorants, either. They can destroy the oily skin barrier that protects this sensitive area.
Causes of an itchy bottom
They include piles or haemorrhoids (lumps inside and around your bottom) and some skin conditions. The most common cause is a minor leakage (soiling) from the bottom. If small amounts of poo (stool) or liquid mucus leak from the bottom, this can irritate the delicate skin around this area.
Stool on the skin around the anal opening — If the anal area isn't cleaned properly after a bowel movement, a small amount of stool may be left behind on the skin, causing the area to itch. Less often, watery stools may leak out of the anal opening and cause itching.
An anal fissure is a tear in the skin of the anus that results after the passage of hard stool or from the trauma of excessive wiping.
Circadian rhythm
In the evening, the body releases more heat, and blood flow to the skin increases, which may contribute to nighttime itching. In addition, skin loses water at night, resulting in dryness that can make you itchy.
Soft lumps that appear in bunches around the anus. A hard, red lump protruding from the outside of the anal area. Mucus-covered bumps. Bumps that secrete blood when wiped with toilet paper.
Internal hemorrhoids are often painless and difficult to detect, while external hemorrhoids may cause itching and discomfort. All types of piles usually go away within a few days without complications; however, if they linger for more than two weeks, then it is considered chronic.
Hemorrhoids can cause itching due to inflammation, poor anal hygiene, excess moisture, or excessive anal cleaning. Scratching or rubbing can make the itching worse.
In some cases, the hemorrhoids might feel like small lumps in the anus and project from the back passage only after straining on the toilet; in severe cases, the swellings will be constantly visible. Itching, discharge or dull pain.
In general, small hemorrhoids can go away on their own in a few days. Larger hemorrhoids, particularly ones that cause a lot of pain, swelling, and itchiness, can't go away on their own and may require treatment from a doctor to heal. Pregnant patients may find that hemorrhoids only go away after they give birth.
Check if it's piles
bright red blood after you poo. an itchy anus. feeling like you still need to poo after going to the toilet. mucus in your underwear or on toilet paper after wiping your bottom.
Signs and symptoms might include: Itching or irritation in your anal region. Pain or discomfort. Swelling around your anus.
See your health care provider or a skin disease specialist (dermatologist) if the itching: Lasts more than two weeks and doesn't improve with self-care measures. Is severe and distracts you from your daily routines or prevents you from sleeping. Comes on suddenly and can't be easily explained.
Both internal and external hemorrhoids can be itchier at night due to the activities you do before going to bed. For example, you may have a bowel movement before going to bed, and that can irritate you.
Formication is the sensation that bugs are crawling on or under your skin when they don't really exist. Causes include mental health conditions such as depression, medical conditions like Parkinson's disease, certain prescription medications, or drug use.
Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids: Itching or irritation in the anal area. Bright red blood on toilet tissue, stool or in the toilet bowl. Pain or discomfort, especially during bowel movements.
Myth: Only Older People Get Hemorrhoids
Fact: People can develop hemorrhoids at any age. “While hemorrhoids are most common between ages 45 and 65, it's not unusual to see them in younger adults as well,” Dr. Kimbrough says.
There is a chance of inflammations and for symptoms to occur again if a hemorrhoid is left untreated for a long time or treated improperly. If inflammation exists, hemorrhoids will be swollen and enlarged. The condition is clearly visible from the outside and the prolapsed hemorrhoid cannot be pushed back inside.
Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent. Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath. Soak your anal area in plain warm water for 10 to 15 minutes two to three times a day. A sitz bath fits over the toilet.
Know When to See Your Doctor
If you're experiencing any type of rectal bleeding. If the hemorrhoids are causing you pain or discomfort. If the problems persist despite trying over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams or other remedies. If you're passing stools that look maroon in color or tarry in color, a sign of bleeding.
Many women get hemorrhoids during pregnancy and childbirth. You may get hemorrhoids if you have a family history, often strain during bowel movements, or have long-term (chronic) constipation or diarrhea. Symptoms may include blood in your stool, pain around your anus, or itching.