What causes itchy buttocks during pregnancy?

When a pregnant woman is pregnant, many changes will occur in her body. Most of these changes will make pregnant women feel very uncomfortable. During pregnancy, pregnant women must take care to deal with their physical discomfort, so that they can make their daily life happier. So what is the reason for anal itching in pregnant women? What should pregnant women do if their anal itching occurs?

What causes itchy buttocks during pregnancy?

1. Pregnant women’s anal itching may be caused by eczema around the anus

The itching of the anus in pregnant women is likely caused by eczema around the anus, which usually causes symptoms such as perianal itching and rash. Pregnant women should eat less spicy food, pure grain wine and other irritating foods. Analyze the various objects, supplies and chemicals that may cause allergic reactions and eliminate them comprehensively. Keep the anus clean daily, avoid scratching and friction, and avoid soaking in soapy water or using irritating medicines for fumigation, bathing or external application to avoid aggravating the condition. You can apply some Wuji ointment appropriately. If you see any abnormal allergic symptoms such as erythema, itching, etc. in the process of taking the medicine, you should stop taking the medicine immediately and see a doctor in time.

2. Itchy anus of pregnant women may be hemorrhoids

Pregnant women are lazy and sit a lot, so the incidence of hemorrhoids is very high. It can be suspected that hemorrhoids are the cause. It is recommended to check whether you have hemorrhoids, and then carry out drug treatment based on the test results. Because you are pregnant, if you take medicine, you must take it under the guidance of a doctor. Taking the wrong medicine or using it indiscriminately will have adverse effects on the development of the fetus.

The most important thing is to pay attention to avoid constipation and keep bowel movements smooth and soft to prevent hemorrhoids from getting worse again. And you must develop a habit of regular bowel movements. You must urinate when you feel like urinating. Eat more vegetables, bananas, sweet potatoes, honey, sesame oil, etc. every day. Avoid eating irritating foods, which can improve constipation and relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. Remember to gently roll the hemorrhoids away after defecation, and then remember to practice the posture of contracting the anus regularly, which can prevent further aggravation and promote improvement.

3. Itchy anus of pregnant women may be caused by vaginitis

If a pregnant woman suffers from vaginitis, it will also cause anus itching. Vaginitis is divided into bacterial infection, Candida, Candida, as well as viral infection, chlamydia, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc. Therefore, for vaginitis, the pathogen should be identified first, and then treatment can be carried out. In addition, you should also pay attention to whether the pathogens have been eliminated. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for medical treatment to find out the actual cause of the disease and then receive targeted treatment.

4. Itchy anus of pregnant women may be caused by the influence of growth hormone during pregnancy

Anal itching during pregnancy may also be due to the hormonal state of the pregnant woman's body, coupled with the day-to-day expansion and compression of her uterus, which can cause secretions to increase and irritate the skin. However, it does not rule out the possibility of pinworm infection. It is recommended to use warm salt water to clean after defecation every day. If the situation is serious, potassium permanganate solution can be used for cleaning.

What should pregnant women do if their buttocks itch?

Once pregnant mothers experience anal itching, they should be careful not to scratch it hard. Because fingernails are places where dirt is hidden, a lot of germs will grow inside. Long-term and forceful scratching of the anus may also aggravate the infection of the injured area. Usually, the more you scratch, the more itchy it will become, and the more itchy you scratch, the more you scratch, eventually causing problems.

The itching of the anus may be mild or severe. If the itching lasts for a long time and does not heal, it will turn into pruritus. The medication treatment should be dominated by partial external application. For those with only local itching and normal skin, you can use appropriate liquid medicine to clean and ice to achieve the effect of relieving itching. After ice compress, wipe it with a dry towel and apply prickly heat powder to keep it dry.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that anal itching is caused by wind prevailing and dampness obstructing the skin of the anus. You can use one or two grams of Sophora flavescens, 5 grams of Cnidium monnieri, 5 grams of Kochia scoparia, 5 grams of Dictamni, 5 grams of Sichuan pepper, and 3 grams of Phellodendron chinense, decoct them in water and bathe in a basin, twice a day. Or use one liang of Stemona japonica, one liang of alum, and 5 qian of camphor, grind them into powder, and apply it externally.