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Is rectal itching in women a common complaint? Yes and No. Yes it is known that the female species can suffer from having an itchy bum but the reason we have the answer no is because, most women who suffer from this condition are embarrassed to come forward and talk about their problem with rectal itching, so therefore a known figure of how many suffer from rectal itching is unclear.
Medical practioners call chronic rectal itching pruritus ani--Latin for anal itching.
There are various possible causes to why rectal itching occurs. Most often than not rectal itching is associated with haemorrhoids, Haemorrhoids affect at least half of the population by the ripe old age of fifty. Other possible causes brought to light as to being the cause behind rectal itching includes allergic reactions to scented soaps; drinking our favourite beverages i.e. coffee, tea or alcohol - even eating citrus fruits and chocolate are all known to be common bowel irritants.
If you’re rectal itching is causing you stress then try soothing the area with petroleum jelly. Apply the jelly around the itch to ease irritation.
After using the toilet make sure you clean the bottom thoroughly and especially more so after bowel movement. Use soft tissue for the cleaning process; make sure that you leave no trace of stool on the toilet paper. This way you can be sure that your bum was cleansed properly. If you must - dampen the tissue because sticky stool waste can be hard to clean. "If you've wiped a few times and your anal area still isn't clean then try using a wet flannel which must be discarded after use.
Always wash your hands after using the loo.
To help prevent rectal itching always dry the bottom thoroughly. A wet bottom irritates the skin around the anus.
Deodorized or perfumed soap can irritate the rectum. It is best avoiding products as such regardless of the sweet smell. To keep your rectum itch-free, choose unscented soaps. If your problem with rectal itching persists - then you must ask your doctor or pharmacist about different medications.
Embarrasing conditions as such should not dteter you from visiting your doctor or nurse so they can treat the problem. You are not alone if you suffer from Bromhidrosis so therefore this complaint is nothing new for a doctor to come across. Most treatments for body odour are successfully curing conditions with creams lotions etc, however if the problem is severe then antibiotics may be prescibed to clear up an infection if one is present which is causing the condition.
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