General measures
- Both poor and excessive anal hygiene can lead to pruritus ani!
- Anal hygiene (as a basic therapy) after going to the toilet in the following steps:
- Rough cleaning with untreated toilet paper (dyed toilet paper contains dyes that may cause allergy).
- Careful cleaning with water at a comfortable temperature without the use of soap (over a bidet or in the shower; for travel use disposable washcloths for babies) or use of a body lotion, which is put on the next piece of toilet paper after the first rough cleaning
- Dry dabbing / blow dry
Attention. Do not use wet wipes (contains preservatives and often fragrances). These may contain, despite dermatological testing, substances that can lead to contact dermatitis with prolonged use. Furthermore, no use of disinfectants or intimate sprays.
- Care of the anal region: with frequent defecation, use soft zinc paste if necessary; no use of petroleum jelly.
- Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).
- Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
Nutritional medicine
- Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
- Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
- Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
- Avoidance of incompatible foods
- Optimizing stool quality: high-fiber diet.
- Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
- See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
- Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.
