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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Itching Sensation In Anus
For the past few days after having anal sex, my anus has been sore and irritated. At first it was an itch, but then after about 2 days it developed into a sore pain that is intensified when I pass waste. It has been very red and swollen, and there are two small red/pimple-like bumps on the outside. The sex was unprotected, so I have a feeling that this was the main cause, but my partner says that he was clean. What could it be and how can I treat it?
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Hello there,
You seem to be having something called as hemorrhoids. This is when veins near your anus become enlarged with blood and cause discomfort the whole day which aggravates when you try to pass stools and strain.
I will suggest a diet that includes ripe bananas and papayas. The fruits will soften the stool making it easy to pass them and also have a mild stimulant effect on the colon leading to better bowel function. You can also add fresh homemade yoghurt to his diet. Avoid cheese, processed meats and instead switch to greens and salads.
A hemorrhoid cream will soothe you and can be applied on the anus twice a day. This will reduce the itching and soothe you. Also in the future while having sex please use lube and a condom. This will make it safe and also reduce any post sex irritation.
Hope this helps,
Please feel free to address any further queries to me,
You seem to be having something called as hemorrhoids. This is when veins near your anus become enlarged with blood and cause discomfort the whole day which aggravates when you try to pass stools and strain.
I will suggest a diet that includes ripe bananas and papayas. The fruits will soften the stool making it easy to pass them and also have a mild stimulant effect on the colon leading to better bowel function. You can also add fresh homemade yoghurt to his diet. Avoid cheese, processed meats and instead switch to greens and salads.
A hemorrhoid cream will soothe you and can be applied on the anus twice a day. This will reduce the itching and soothe you. Also in the future while having sex please use lube and a condom. This will make it safe and also reduce any post sex irritation.
Hope this helps,
Please feel free to address any further queries to me,
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