Why do I feel burning in the anus

Depending on the type of pain, when it appears and how long it lasts, we can establish whether the cause of the burning in the anus is one or the other. If this appears to you when you are defecating, surely it is an anal fissure. Anal fissures are a tear or wound in the walls of the rectum caused by the passage of hardened bundles at the time of defecation. If the anal fissure is not treated, every time you go to have a bowel movement you will experience this burning that can be safe for some time after visiting the bathroom.

These types of conditions are usually common in people who suffer from constipation, as the hardening of the stool forces the walls of the rectum as it passes, causing burning wounds in the anus.

Hemorrhoids are a hidden disease, because although more than 50% of the population over 30 suffers from it, few are those who say so and visit the doctor. Technically speaking, we all have hemorrhoids -or piles-, as they are the submucosal tissue in which the arteries and veins of the anus are located.

The problem comes when for some reason the blood flow to that area is interrupted, causing them to dilate, increase in size and even come out of the anal canal. All of this causes very annoying symptoms which we can summarize in:

• Burning
• Itching
• Pain
• Bleeding
• Anal discharge.

There is no single cause responsible for the appearance of hemorrhoids, they are always multiple, but among the causes are being overweight, too much effort when defecating, constipation, a poor diet or genetic reasons, such as a weakness in the connective tissue. In the following oneHOWTO article we explain how to cure hemorrhoids.

If you feel burning in the anus only in the moment when you clean it it can give you clues as to what causes it. When the burning appears with the touch of that area, it is usually a skin problem, usually a fungal infection such as that caused by candidiasis.

In addition to those already mentioned, there are other pathologies that can lead to itching and a burning sensation in the anus:

• We call proctitis to inflammation of the anus, a condition caused by the contact of harmful substances in the rectum or by some type of infection. In addition to burning, other symptoms are constipation, pain, and bloody stools.
• Diseases like irritable bowel or crohn’s disease, as well as others that cause diarrhea can often end up causing anal burning. This burning is due to the stool that you evacuate is too acidic, which is why the lining of the anus is irritated, causing symptoms such as burning and pain.
• Some skin conditions they can cause itching and burning in the anus. For example, if you do not clean the anal area properly, there may be irritations that manifest themselves in this way. The same happens with some allergies to a product such as soap or intimate clothing.

First of all it is necessary that you visit a doctor so that he can clarify what is the exact cause that is causing you these annoyances and, if necessary, eradicate the basic problem. Anyway we leave you a series of tips to relieve burning in the anus and prevent it from going to more:

• Take baths with warm water and baking soda.
• After using the bathroom, cover your anus with a damp gauze or toilet paper.
• Change your eating habits to prevent hard stools.
• If you suffer painful defecation for a long time, you should consult a doctor, as it can be the symptom of a dangerous disease.
• You should do the same if at any time blood appears in your stool.

• If the itching in the anus lasts for more than two weeks.
• If it is a chronic burning.
• If the burning is very strong.

This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.