Causes of anal itching in children

Children are ignorant when they are still young and will not tell what happens to them. For example, if they feel unwell, they will just cry. Anal itching is a common disease in children. Many parents want to find out the specific reasons so that they can pay more attention in the future to prevent such things from happening again. The following article introduces the causes of anal itching in children. I hope the following content is helpful to you.

Anal itching can be divided into two categories: idiopathic and secondary. Idiopathic anal pruritus refers to itching without any apparent cause and is often hereditary. The method of prevention and treatment mainly lies in keeping the local area clean and dry. Do not wash with too hot water, do not use alkaline soap, and do not scratch with your hands. When itching occurs, you can apply anti-itch cream or hormone ointment (such as fluocinolone acetonide ointment, etc.). If the itching at night affects your sleep, you can take a cyproheptadine tablet orally before going to bed. Most cases of anal itching are secondary. As long as you check carefully, you can usually find a clear reason.

1. Microorganisms around the anus

For example, pinworm parasites are often a common cause of anal itching in children. This type of anal itching can be cured through anthelmintic treatment, frequent changing and washing of underpants and other hygiene measures. Candida albicans infection is relatively common. Good results can be achieved by using topical application such as miconazole and clotrimazole cream. In recent years, it has been discovered that viral infections such as anal condyloma acuminatum and molluscum contagiosum can also cause anal itching.

2. Fecal contamination of the skin around the anus can easily cause fecal particles to be fixed around the anus, making it difficult to clean and often causing itching

Especially for some babies with deep anus or excessive anal hair, establishing good anal hygiene habits is the most important treatment method. Clean the anus before going to bed every night, or take a sitz bath with warm water.

3. Many people suffer from anal itching due to anorectal diseases.

Such as hemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, anorectal tumors, and chronic diarrhea. Therefore, patients with anorectal diseases must clean their anus every night and treat anorectal diseases in a timely manner.

4. Some skin diseases can also affect the anus and cause anal itching

Such as lichen planus, anal eczema, etc. Topical ointments containing corticosteroids can be used.

5. In a considerable number of patients, mental factors play an important role. Emotional tension, anxiety, depression, fear, etc. may cause or aggravate the condition.

6. Anal itching caused by systemic diseases such as lymphoma, diabetes, vitamin A and vitamin D deficiency, etc.

This is the introduction to the causes of anal itching in children. I hope this can help parents find the causes of their children’s anal itching, and then use targeted methods to treat it. After you are completely cured, you must be more careful in your future life and avoid the above factors. Persistence can prevent anal itching.