Pain at the anus

In many cases, pain in the anus is often treated generally with Hemorrhoids blamed. Treatment is often carried out with suppositories such as CANNEFF® SUP suppositories, ointments, or sitz baths. However, the cause of pain in the anus is not always due to Hemorrhoids, because many other diseases can also occur in the anal area.

This blog post is intended to help you find out which disease could be the cause of your pain in the anus and how you can proceed with the treatment and therapy of complaints in the anal region. In any case, we recommend consulting your doctor for a precise analysis of the pain or other complaints at the anus. The earlier the cause of your complaints at the anus is clarified with medical expertise and diagnostics, the more successful the respective therapy approach will be.

What symptoms occur when the anus hurts?  

Pain in the anus is a symptom that can have many causes. Likewise, the pain in the anal area can occur with very different intensities. Depending on the cause, the pain is often not a standalone symptom but is often accompanied by burning at the anus, oozing at the anus and also itching at the anus accompanied. Pain and irritation in the anal area can also be caused by improper intimate hygiene, temporary allergic reactions to certain foods or care products, or simple skin irritations from activities such as horseback riding or cycling. Persistent pain, however, always requires medical evaluation and can indicate some serious diseases such as Hemorrhoids, Anal fissures, anal fistula or anal abscesses or also cryptitis, Proctitis or also Prostate inflammations may indicate.

What are the causes of pain at the anus?

pain during bowel movements and blood on the toilet paper or even Blood in the stool associated with severe Burning at the anus, either indicate Hemorrhoids or even of a anal fissure . Sudden, severe pain in the anus and a palpable lump are rather indicators of a Anal vein thrombosis. In the case of a Anal venous thrombosis is a blood clot in a vein in the outer anal region, usually accompanied by acute pain. Symptoms of cryptitis are rather dull complaints at the anus, such as stabbing or pressure in the anus, burning after bowel movements, or even itching in and around the anus. However, these complaints are often also assigned to the Hemorrhoids are assigned. Other causes of pain at the anus are Anal fistulas and anal abscesses or also Anal eczema. Also a Anal spasm (Proctalgia fugax) manifests itself through pain in the anal region.

What to do when the anus hurts?

With anal complaints such as pain at the anus, Burning at the anus and Itching at the anus sometimes simple hygienic measures help to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms again. Often, only an inflammatory irritation of the skin is behind it, that is a Anal inflammation. What measures can generally be taken?

Careful cleaning and care of the anal region

Proper cleaning and care of the anal region is an essential element of prevention and treatment. If stool residues remain around the anus or at the anus, or even in the anal fold after bowel movements, they cause a strong inflammatory irritation to the skin. Too thorough and intensive cleaning can also do more harm than good. Strong mechanical friction or wet wipes with care agents can often heavily burden the skin. So avoid too vigorous "wiping" and, if complaints already exist, use wipes moistened with lukewarm tap water to thoroughly clean the anal region. Soap should be absolutely taboo in the anal area. Dried stool residues are best removed by gently patting with a washcloth soaked in warm water.

Proper selection of underwear and clothing

Sweat, moisture, and thus friction can cause or even worsen skin irritations in the anal region and various complaints such as pain at the anus. Long hikes or long runs or bike rides, especially when sweat cannot be adequately removed from the skin due to heat, friction, and tight synthetic underwear. Therefore, clothing made from natural materials such as cotton, hemp, or linen is recommended. It is also very advisable to change sweaty underwear several times a day if necessary. If possible, shower in between to thoroughly remove dried sweat in the intimate area.

Relieve inflammation

If you are already suffering from anal complaints, you can also treat inflamed or irritated areas yourself in the first step. The use of suppositories has proven effective here, as well as various ointments and creams, and warm sitz baths with anti-inflammatory chamomile extracts.  CANNEFF® SUP Suppositories for rectal use can relieve symptoms of hemorrhoids and cryptitis and support the healing process of anal fistulas, anal fissures and after colorectal surgeries.

When to see a doctor for pain after the anus?

For persistent complaints in the anus and rectum, the field of proctology is the medical specialty that deals with complaints in the area of the rectum or anus. With symptoms such as Itching at the Anus, moisture, and pain at the anus, you will find the right expertise and experience in the field of proctology to comprehensively diagnose your condition and consequently treat it effectively. If the pain indicates a anal fistula or anal abscess , this is a clear matter for clarification with the proctological specialist circle and consequently also surgery.

How do CANNEFF® SUP suppositories work in the treatment of pain at the anus and other anal complaints?

CANNEFF® SUP suppositories for rectal use can alleviate symptoms of Hemorrhoids, Proctitis and Cryptitis relieve. The suppositories promote and support the healing process of small and deep fissures and lesions in the anal and rectal area.

To relieve symptoms of cryptitis:
CANNEFF® SUP suppositories provides support in relieving symptoms of cryptitis.

To support the healing process of smaller or deeper fissures and lesions:
CANNEFF® SUP Suppositories promote the healing process of small or deep fissures and lesions to support your health.

To support the healing process of Anal fistulas:
CANNEFF® SUP Suppositories can help women and men who are dealing with Anal fistulas struggle with, support the healing process.

To support the healing process after colorectal surgeries:
After colorectal surgeries, it can CANNEFF® SUP suppositories Help you support the recovery process and minimize discomfort.