Prostatitis: Disease Problems in the Anus

A long and healthy male intimate life is most often directly related to the health of the male prostate. Diseases of the prostate gland cause many side effects: pain and burning when urinating, frequent trips to the toilet at night, weak urine stream, pain in the groin and the development of a disease such as prostatitis.

The prostate gland is an organ made of muscles and tissues, somewhat similar in shape to a chestnut. It is located in the pelvis behind the urinary tract and is divided into two halves. The prostate consists of different glands, in total, there are up to 50 pieces. Through them pass the ducts that go into the urethra and they are all responsible for their own characteristics. In addition, the main task of the prostate is the production of healthy male sperm, capable of conceiving.

But it so happens that the prostate or a separate part of it becomes inflamed. To understand the cause of the problem, this organ is most often examined using an ultrasound scan.

Inflammation of the male prostate (aka prostatitis) is a very difficult and unpleasant disease for a man. The location of the prostate tissue in a very difficult place - the pelvic area and proximity to the anus, causes a lot of discomfort during its treatment. During the development of such an unpleasant disease as prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland), men often complain of a very unpleasant symptom - pain or itching in the anus, and then not only the reproductive system, but also the anus and rectum have to be treated.

How to treat prostatitis in the male anus is best advised by a doctor after examining the patient and passing tests. So a visit to a specialist should not be postponed so as not to aggravate the problem.

Remember that pain can appear in such an intimate place not only as a result of the development of pathological processes that develop in the rectum.

Prostatitis symptoms in the anus

Prostatitis in men can be accompanied not only by pain and itching in the anus.

Diseases can also accompany:

• high fever and general malaise.
• nervousness, drowsiness, fatigue.
• itching and burning when going to the toilet
• Frequent urge to urinate.
• lack of sex drive and erection.

Also, the appearance of prostatitis often causes the development of such an unpleasant disease as hemorrhoids, the presence of cracks in the anus and the development of infectious diseases.

Itching with prostatitis in men is of two types:

• primary (when the doctor cannot immediately determine the cause of its appearance; most often occurs in men from 30 to 60 years old)
• secondary (itching that occurs as a result of the development of some disease, which is already known to the physician)

Causes of discomfort

In the male anus, prostatitis is often accompanied by itching or pain.

There may be several reasons for this symptom:

• upset bowel movements, diarrhea, constipation, causing fissures in the anus.
• weakening of the immune system during prostatitis.
• irritation of the anus during other comorbid conditions.

In order to find out exactly the cause of itching or pain in the anus, it is best for a man to see a doctor and be examined. Also, the patient will be prescribed a mandatory test - blood, urine, feces and smear. In some cases, a man may be referred to for a procedure called a colonoscopy - an examination of the colon or anoscopy (examination of the rectum and anus).

It should be noted that itching in the anus will not always signal the presence of a disease such as prostatitis. Unpleasant sensations may appear after eating spicy, fatty foods, which caused intestinal upset, alcohol.

The appearance of itching and pain in the anus can signal diseases of the endocrine system or the development of allergies in the body, the presence of problems in the functioning of the liver or pancreas, the appearance of parasites (worms).

In addition, itching and pain can be caused even by poor-quality toilet paper, lack or inadequate personal hygiene and care of the anus.

Itching and pain with prostatitis

Often, itching and pain during prostatitis can affect not only the anus, but also the male urethra. This is because bacteria from the site of inflammation enter the urethra and infect it. Then, in addition to itching, severe pain may appear during trips to the toilet, the pressure of the urine stream and its color will change, the head of the penis will also begin to ache, and the genitals will become hot and very sensitive.

The groin, pubis, sacrum, lower back and scrotum can also be affected.

How to treat pain and itching in the anus

If pain and itching appear in the anus, a man needs to urgently consult a doctor so that the disease does not become chronic and does not cause complications. In no case should you self-medicate and ignore the first messages of the problem, because the main disease that caused such an ailment can only be identified and cured by a specialist.

In any case, the patient needs to get rid of not only the symptom, but also the disease itself, which provoked its appearance.

Most often, for the treatment of pain and itching in the anus, the doctor chooses conservative treatment: the use of medications, ointments, creams, suppositories, as well as sitz baths based on herbal decoctions. A medication prescribed to eliminate itching and pain should contain glucocorticosteroids. With the help of a group of these substances, it is possible to regulate the metabolic processes of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, as well as to stimulate the energy exchange process. Also, such a drug must necessarily reduce pain and eliminate the inflammatory process in the body. But any medicine should be used only after a doctor's appointment. Self-medication can cause a host of complications and side effects.

If, after the appointment of such treatment, the cracks, pain and itching in the anus do not go away, then the doctor should conduct an additional examination. As a result of the examination, sometimes the patient may be offered to carry out an operative intervention - an operation.

Still, it is best to treat not only the main symptom of the disease, but also the disease itself, then all the side effects from it will go away much faster.

Prevention of itching and pain

So that the feeling of itching and pain in the anus does not appear and does not become a symptom of the disease, it is important to remember about the prevention of such a disease.

For this, a man must follow a few simple rules:

• try to move more, play sports, walk in the fresh air, exercise and be more mobile.
• do not expose your body to hypothermia and freezing.
• do not consume large quantities of fatty, spicy, salty foods, alcohol.
• give up smoking and other bad habits.
• enrich your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, fermented milk products.
• do not postpone visits to the doctor when the first symptoms of illness appear.
• have a measured sex life with one healthy partner.

If itching has caused the development of prostatitis, then in order to get rid of it, it is also necessary to regularly carry out hygiene of the anus, use high-quality toilet paper, wash with clean warm water without soap and gels. Doctors do not recommend a man with prostatitis to wash his anus in the shower with regular soap.

If the itching and pain during prostatitis does not go away for a long time, then a man needs to wash the anus and lubricate it with petroleum jelly after each trip to the toilet, which will relieve pain.

If there is pain, cracks and itching in the anus, it is also important for a man to monitor his diet, which should not cause frequent emptying, diarrhea or constipation. It is better not to abuse fatty and salty foods, smoked meats, preservatives, strong tea and coffee, carefully monitor the expiration dates of the products.

Anal Irritation

Anal irritation is a separate topic of conversation, which also deserves special attention. Anal irritation during a disease such as prostatitis must be treated with extreme care and caution. It is imperative to prescribe treatment with a doctor and follow all his instructions, because ignoring the disease can provoke the development of more serious diseases.

In the presence of serious anal irritation, a man is prohibited from scratching and touching the anal area, taking hot baths, using perfumed toilet paper and tight synthetic underwear. In addition, moisture should not be allowed to enter such an intimate area, so as not to worsen the development of the problem.

After going to the toilet, the anus should be treated with water with an antibacterial or hypoallergenic agent, gently blotted with a towel and not given additional irritation.

It is important to monitor the condition of the skin in the anus, it should be moist, not dry. Dry skin will provoke new cracks, flaking and itching.