How to soothe a sore bum from diarrhea
HOW TO SOOTHE A SORE BUM FROM DIARRHEA SKIN
With these conditions you are likely to be unwell with other symptoms. Generalised itch, which may seem more intense around the anus at times, may be caused by some diseases. A tumour of the anus or lower gut (bowel and rectum) is a rare cause of an itch around the anus.You are likely to have other symptoms too such as a rash, lump or discharge. Other infections such as scabies, infections with germs (bacteria), herpes infection, anal warts and some other sexually transmitted infections can cause itch around the anus.Also, with threadworms, the itch is mainly at night. Consider this cause particularly if there is more than one person in the home with an itchy bottom. Children may pass them on to adults in the same home. Threadworms live in the gut and lay eggs around the anus which cause itch. Up to 4 in 10 children in the UK have threadworms at some stage. Threadworms are a very common cause in children.Thrush is more common in people with diabetes. Thrush and fungal infections are caused by germs that thrive in moist, warm, airless areas, such as around the anus.Skin conditions cause about half of all cases of secondary pruritus ani. You may be 'allergic' to one or more of the ingredients in these products. Some soaps, perfumes, creams, or ointments, or the dye in some toilet tissue, may irritate (sensitise) the skin around the anus in some people.Young children who may not wipe themselves properly, adults with sweaty jobs and adults with a lot of hair round their anus may be especially prone to this. Excess sweat and moisture around the anus.Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. There are a number of skin conditions which may affect the skin around the anus and cause itch.
These are just some of the possible causes: See the separate leaflets linked to each condition below for more detail. Both your mood and sleep can be affected. Also, chronic itching of the anal area may lead to feelings of embarrassment. Persistent scratching of the anal skin can damage the skin and make it more likely to develop a skin infection in that area. This can be due to leaking of stools out of the anus, or due to incomplete cleaning after opening your bowels. Stools (faeces) being in contact with the skin around the anus.It may also be caused by leaking urine (incontinence). This may be caused by sweating, or by incomplete drying of that area after washing. However, it tends to be more common after you have been to the toilet to pass a bowel motion and at night (particularly just before falling asleep). The urge to scratch may occur at any time. The main symptom is an urge to scratch your anus, which is difficult to resist. Pruritus ani is the medical term for a persistent (chronic) itchy feeling around the anus.