Symptoms
Burning at the anus often occurs in conjunction with pain and itching. Sometimes the itching is so severe that the affected patients feel like they have to scratch all the time or can only sit very restlessly. The most common symptoms: and itching in the vagina
- Itching
- Diarrhoea
- Blood in the stool
- Burning sensation in the genital area
Many people also suffer from diarrhoea and a burning sensation in the anus.
In most cases this is completely normal and harmless. Diarrhoea differs from normal bowel movements in its composition. For example, there are still digestive juices from the small intestine, because the intestine can no longer digest completely due to frequent visits to the toilet.
These digestive juices are more acidic than normal bowel movements and therefore irritate the skin in the anal region much more, which promotes a burning sensation in the anus. The skin of the anus is also strained by the frequent visits to the toilet and the strong pressure when going to the toilet. More frequent wiping also promotes soreness of the skin in the anal area and a burning sensation in the anus.
It is important to treat the diarrhoea and drink a lot. If the burning sensation in the anus is very bad, a zinc ointment or an antiseptic ointment for wounds can help to alleviate the symptoms. In case of diarrhoea it is even more important than usual to keep the skin around the anus dry, as stool and wound fluid irritate the skin around the anus and increase the burning sensation.
Bloody stool or bleeding at the anus can be noticed by blood on the toilet paper or as a deposit on the stool. Bleeding of the intestine and anal area is caused by haemorrhoids, torn mucous membranes in the anus, inflammation of the rectum or by intestinal cancer. Blood in the anus does not always have to be caused by a malignant disease.
Anal eczema can also be caused by blood on the anus, which causes the inflammatory skin to tear and bleed. The blood can also be deposited in the bowel movement. If the bleeding was caused by anal eczema, the bleeding should disappear with therapy.
Since the vaginal and anal regions are locally very close to each other, various problems in one region can spread to the other. Incompatibilities are often present. These may simply be excessive friction, for example after going to the toilet or when washing.
There may also be allergic reactions to certain substances worn on the abdomen. Soaps or shampoos can also cause a burning sensation. However, due to the proximity of the regions, infections caused by fungi and bacteria can also spread easily.
Besides fungal infections, venereal diseases can also be transmitted. The best known representatives of these diseases are gonorrhoea (gonorrhea), chlamydia or syphilis. Men can also be infected with sexually transmitted diseases in the genital area.
These can include herpes viruses, fungi, gonorrhoea or chlamydia. The urethra and the glans can become inflamed and itching, weeping rash and discharge can occur. The infections can spread further in the groin and anal region.
Eczema and hypersensitivity reactions of the skin on the glans are also very common. The cause can be materials such as latex or polyester with which the genital region comes into contact. First and foremost, the area must be protected and kept clean.
Not too aggressive shampoos and soaps should be used. To combat infections of the glans and anus, antibiotic and antifungal, as well as disinfecting ointments can be applied locally. In case of doubt and in case of longer lasting complaints a urologist or family doctor should be consulted.