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Medically called as pruritus ani, anal itching is caused due to several factors. It is mostly caused due to skin related issues like dermatitis and psoriasis. Other medical causes include allergy, fungal infection, constipation and piles. Anal itching is followed by intense urge to itch the anal area resulting in redness, swelling and rash. This condition is so much embarrassing that most of the time people feel shy to visit a doctor. If the problem is just started and not very severe than you can treat it with home remedies. If anal itching continue to occur even after applying home remedies than it is advisable to consult a doctor.
Here Are Some Home Remedies For Anal Itching:
Garlic
Garlic reduces the intestinal worms that mostly cause anal itching. Garlic has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help to cure any possible infection in the anal area. You can eat 2 to 3 cloves of garlic empty stomach or mix garlic paste with milk and drink empty stomach. Repeat both the remedies daily for a week.
Diet
Some foods are known to worse itchy anal problem. After eating these foods the urge for itching is more. So, it is better to avoid such foods. Foods that cause anal itching are: spicy foods, tomatoes, dairy products, citrus fruits and alcohol.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help to heal swollen anal area. You can use oatmeal in the following ways: Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water. Mix the water with unprocessed oatmeal floor. Take oatmeal bath in the tub for 20 to 30 minutes.
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt effectively treats skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema that give rise to anal itching. It can be similarly used as oatmeal. Take 2 cups of Epsom salt and mix it with warm water in bathtub. Soak in for 20 to 30 minutes. You can take Epsom salt bath 2 to 3 times a week.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Sometimes anal itching occurs due to yeast or fungal infection. In such cases, it is important to control the spread of infection immediately. Apple cider vinegar helps to control infection in the stomach. Mix 2 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it. You can drink this two times a day. You can also take apple cider vinegar bath. Mix 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to the warm bathtub water and take bath for 20 to 30 minutes.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is excellent remedy for anal itching. It has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties along with skin soothing qualities. You can take 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil every to eliminate intestinal worms. Use coconut oil to rub the anal area to get rid from itching and burning sensation.
Licorice
Licorice is used to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Ayurveda reveals that herb licorice is also effective in anal itching treatment. It basically works by reducing itching and inflammation. Licorice is used along with herb rind of Chebulic myrobalan ( haritaki) and cardamom. Take equal quantity of the herbs and roast them. Grind the herbs in a food processor. Store the powder in an air tight container. Take one-fourth teaspoon of the powder and 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix both in a glass of water. Drink the liquid every day.
Yogurt
Use only unsweetened-probiotic yogurt to treat anal itching. Probiotic yogurt contains good bacteria that control yeast or fungal infection. Rub the anal area with yogurt and wash it off after 20 minutes. Also, try to add yogurt in your daily meal.
