Pruritus ani refers a constant itching around the anus. It also called as anal itch. It is very difficult to resist because the scratch or itching may occur any time. Both adults and children are suffers in anal itch. It causes due to heat, moisture, anxiety and fear. Anal itching is a soreness and inflammation of the skin at the outlet of rectum. It is also an effect to substances in the stool and results of swelling around the anal area. Sometimes anal itch causes unbearable anxiety.

Symptoms of pruritus ani

The common symptoms of pruritus ani or anal itch are frequent itching and swelling around the anal portion, feeling burning and soreness on the anal area.

Causes of pruritus ani

Several causes of pruritus ani are Swollen of anal skin, Bacteria and fungal infection, Infections like scabies and herpes, Some diseases such as lymphoma, renal failure, anaemia due to lack of iron, hyperthyroidism, anal crack, piles, skin related diseases like eczema, psoriasis, some medications like laxatives, colpermin and antibiotics, some perfumes, soaps, body lotions, creams.

Natural Home Treatments for pruritus ani

Some of the effective natural treatments for pruritus ani are as follows.

Take same amount of tomato and coconut juice and rub over the itchy area. You will get a fast relief from pruritus ani.

Prepare a paste of red gram ground and yoghurt and apply it on the affected area. This is one of the effective treatments for anal itch.

Application of the paste of dried orange peels on the itching area for a week is a best remedy for anal itch.

Sesame oil is very beneficial for pruritus ani. Rub this oil every day on the affected area.

Prepare a paste with the root of bitter gourd and apply it on the itchy area.