Doctor explains ITCHING ANUS / BOTTOM (Pruritus Ani) | Causes, symptoms, treatment

In this video Doctor O’Donovan explains causes, symptoms and treatment of an itching anus (aka itching bottom).

You can often do simple things yourself to ease an itchy bottom (anus). Get medical help if the itching does not stop.

WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT AN ITCHY BOTTOM:

– you have an itchy bottom that is not going away
– the itch keeps coming back
– you have pain in your bottom
– you have blood in your poo, which might be dark red or black
– you’re bleeding or leaking liquid from your bottom
– you’ve noticed a change in your bowel habits
– you have an itchy bottom and feel itchy on other parts of your body
– you notice a change around your anus that is not usual for you

CAUSES OF AN ITCHY BOTTOM

There’s not always a clear cause of an itchy bottom. If it gets better quickly, it might have been caused by something that does not need treatment, like sweating a lot in hot weather.

If it lasts longer, you might be able to get an idea of the cause from any other symptoms you have. See a doctor if you’re worried or if your symptoms keep coming back.

Other causes include: Threadworm / pinworms; Piles (haemorrhoids); Poo leaking or pooing you cannot control; Diarrhoea or bowel incontinence; Sores, swelling or irritation; fungal infection or a sexually transmitted infection (STI); eczema or psoriasis

Content and TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Introduction
00:22 – Causes of an itchy bottom
03:10 – Treatment for an itchy bottom
04:30 – How to treat an itchy bottom at home

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Further information on itching bottom (pruritus ani) from trusted sources:

NHS information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/itchy-anus/

Mayo Clinic – anal itching: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anal-itching/symptoms-causes/syc-20369345

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So you’ve got an itchy bottom well you’ve come to the right place because in this video we’re going to cover six potential causes some potential treatment options and finally three really important things that you can do at home so having an itchy bottom actually has a medical name which is

Prius Ani parius being the medical term for itching and Ani being the medical term for anus so what causes parius Ani well first of all let’s start off with the most common cause and in around 90% of cases the symptoms arise because your poo stays in contact with the skin

Around your anus and causes irritation minor leaks of poo passing wind and not cleaning the area after opening your bowels properly can lead to an itchy bottom now things like constipation diarrhea hemorrhoids which are also known as piles and skin tags can make the leakage of poo more likely and make

The skin around your bottom harder to keep clean which can make the irritation worse as can over frequent and vigorous cleaning of the skin around the Bottom now there are less common causes of an itchy bottom and we can take a look at five of these potential causes now so

The first are skin conditions around the anus like psoriasis eczema thrush which is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast as well as fungal infections the second cause of an itchy bottom are threadworms now threadworms are a common cause of an itching bottom in children and I’ve made

A separate more detailed video on this and the itching is usually worse at night if it is caused by thread worms typically in this case you’ll see tiny little white worms that look like little pieces of thread in the poop and if you do notice this it’s important that you

Speak to your pharmacist who can offer over-the-counter treatment now your itching bottom may also be due to an allergy to Something in contact with the skin around your bottom so for example fragrance in fragrance toilet paper or to local anesthetics or preservatives in creams that are used for piles condoms

As well as lubricants now the skin around your bottom is also very thin and sensitive and it can easily be irritated by moist wipes soaps or perfumes these may make the skin sore and they can contribute to the sensation of your itching bottom finally don’t underestimate sweating as a cause the

Skin around the bottom is often moist with sweat if lengthy periods pass without ventilation to the area so for example you sit down for a long time or you’re wearing tight underwear the skin can become more irritated as well as itchier so now we’ve discussed some of these potential causes well what might

Your bottom look like if you are itching a lot well the skin around your bottom might look inflamed thickened and show scratch marks especially if you’ve been scratching at the area you might also develop breakes in the skin the medical term for this is fishes these can feel

Really painful and they can bleed and this makes it really uncomfortable when you go to the toilet to poo now if this is causing you problems again it’s important that you speak to your pharmacist in the first instance who might be able to offer you some treatment options to try and if it

Doesn’t clear up despite this then you should consider seeing your own doctor so now we’ve covered some of the potential causes as well as symptoms let’s discuss some treatment options as well as what you can do at home to try and relieve your symptoms now because

There are so many different causes of an itchy bottom that we’ve already discussed there’s no one treatment that can cure all the causes and it’s really important that you get the correct diagnosis to find out what the underlying cause is to ensure that you get the right treatment now what I mean

By this is for example if your itchy bottom is being caused by sweating the treatment is obviously going to be very different to that caused if your itchy bottom is due to constipation or threadworms for example now in general terms there are some creams that can be

Used to help treat the symptoms of an itchy bottom now whil these won’t necessarily cure the underlying cause they can help provide some temporary relief of the symptoms now the creams that your health provider might suggest are soothing creams which contain a substance called zinc oxide you you

Might also want to try regular application of a moisturizing ointment or cream especially after you’ve gone to the toilet to poo another option is a short course of a steroid ointment or a cream which can be applied to the area to reduce the itching this can be used

As and when needed if the itching bottom comes back finally some creams that treat piles can also be used to help reduce the itching and if your healthcare provider suggests that you have a rarer cause of an itchy bottom they might suggest other creams or tablets or medicines now the good news

Beyond this is that there are also three General things that you can try doing yourself at home to make your symptoms better first it’s important to have regular bowel movements where your poo is soft but not runny and it’s really important to avoid constipation or diarrhea to help with this I’d advise

That you drink plenty of water and that your diet contains fiber foods so things like fruit vegetables Brown oats and nuts now if you feel that certain foods are making your symptoms of an itchy bottom worse then I would suggest it’s best to avoid them now some people find

That coffee pop or soda as well as chocolate and beer can make their bowel movements worse if this is the case I’d probably suggest that you keep a diary of what you eat and of your symptoms over a 3 to 4 week period to see if avoiding some of these Foods or drinks

Can make a difference now if you carry on being constipated or continue to have changes in your bowel habits despite this you should see your do doctor now the second thing that you can do at home is that after you’ve been to the toilet gently clean your bottom with lukewarm

Water and Pat it dry with a soft towel ideally to do this you should use a shower or a bday and avoid rubbing the area or leaving any soap or toilet tissue in contact with the skin which is just going to irritate it finally it’s really important to avoid irritating or

Scratching your bottom I’d advise that you avoid using moist wipes deodorants disinfectants Talon powder or any other perfume products and that’s because they’re too harsh for the delicate skin around your bottom you should also try keeping your fingernail short where loose cotton underwear and you can sleep

Without clothes to ensure that fresh air is getting to this area now if you’ve had an itchy bottom in the past or you found something that’s worked for you please do post this in the comment section of this video to help others that are watching this video we’ve got a

Really nice Community that’s forming on the channel and people are often able to find recommended treatments in the comment section of the videos please also consider subscribing to the channel for weekly medical education videos to help you lead a healthier life and if you do have any concerns or problems

Around your itching bottom always go see your own health provider who’ll be more than happy to see you thanks for watching and until next time bye