Perianal burning refers to a discomforting burning sensation felt around the anus. Depending on the cause behind perianal burning, certain other signs and symptoms can be an accompanying factor. These include itching, pain, soreness, and tenderness around the anus. Bleeding can also occur from the anal area. There may be redness, a rash or eruptions around the anus. Constipation or diarrhea may be present in some cases.
Homeopathic medicines ensure excellent results in cases of perianal burning. Homeopathic medicines manage this condition naturally and effectively by targeting the root cause behind the disease. Once the root cause is managed, the intensity of burning around the anus gradually begins to decline. Along with burning, the other accompanying symptoms like itching, pain, swelling around the anus, and anal bleeding also get managed well enough with the administration of these medicines. Mainstream medicine often prescribes medicated creams (ointments) to help cases of perianal burning but offers only temporary relief. But homeopathy aims to provide complete recovery and cure in these cases by working to treat the reason linked with it.
Homeopathy treats root cause
Homeopathy always emphasizes addressing the underlying cause of the health issue, including perianal burning. This is to ensure that the patient not only gets relief but a complete recovery as well. As perianal burning has numerous causes like piles, anal fissures, perianal abscess, infections in the anal area, inflammation of anus, certain skin conditions, homeopathic medicines always focus on treating the associated cause in each case to provide complete cure. Homeopathy is recommended for both recent and long-term cases of perianal burning and gives excellent results in both types.
Safe and natural medicines
A great advantage of using homeopathic medicines is that these are natural remedies that work in a very gentle way to manage perianal burning and there are no side effects. Another advantage is that they do not cause any type of dependency and can be stopped once the cause is cured.
Homeopathy prescribes after detail case analysis
The most suitable homeopathic medicine for treating these cases is selected after detailed analysis on a case-to-case basis. This is because every case is different and presents with different characteristic symptoms linked with perianal burning. So each case needs evaluation individually to finalize a homeopathic prescription and achieve wonderful results. It is advised that one should always take homeopathic medicine after consulting a homeopathic physician.
Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Perianal Burning
The top-listed medicines in homeopathy to manage perianal burning are Sulphur, Aesculus, Ratanhia, Aloe Socotrina, Arsenic Album and Nitric Acid.
1. Sulphur – Top Recommended Medicine
Sulphur is a prominently administered medicine to manage perianal burning. In most cases, the anus is swollen. Itching around the anus is also present. Burning and itching gets worse at night time. At times, there is bleeding from the anus. The anal area can be sore to touch. In some cases, stinging sensation also occurs around the anus. Stitching, tearing pain or pulsating pain in the anal area may also be felt. Sometimes a sticky fluid may ooze from the anal region. Piles, anal fissures or a skin rash around anus may be present, and that’s a sign for the use of this medicine.
When to use Sulphur?
This medicine should be considered to manage burning around the anus along with marked itching and swelling.
How to use Sulphur?
Among its different available potencies from low to high, initially it is recommended to take it in 30C potency once a day.
2. Aesculus – For Perianal Burning With Piles
Aesculus is a very useful medicine to manage anal burning in cases of piles. The piles look purplish and are very painful. Also, it becomes uncomfortable to sit, stand, or lie down. Along with the above-mentioned complaints, itching and stinging are felt around the anus. A feeling of fullness in the anus is also well marked. Next, there is constipation, and the stool is dry, hard, and large. Severe cutting pains take place in the anus area after passing of stool.
When to use Aesculus?
This medicine is suggested to treat perianal burning linked to piles that are very painful.
How to use Aesculus?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency two to three times a day.
3. Ratanhia – For Managing Perianal Burning Linked With Anal Fissures
Ratanhia is a highly preferred medicine to manage cases where burning around the anus is felt as a result of anal fissures. The burning continues for several hours after the passing of stool. In such cases, passing the stool becomes difficult and one has to exert a lot. The anus feels constricted. There is also intense pain around the anus. The anus is sensitive to touch as well. Cutting and stitching pain is felt in the anal area along with the above-mentioned complaints. Next, a very characteristic feature present is a peculiar sensation as if pieces of glass are present in the anus.
When to use Ratanhia?
Ratanhia is of great use in cases of perianal burning associated with anal fissures when burning continues for prolonged hours after passing stool.
How to use Ratanhia?
Though it may be used in different potencies, it is best to start with 30C potency once or twice a day.
4. Aloe Socotrina – For Burning And Itching About The Anus From Piles
It is a very effective medicine for managing burning along with itching around the anus. This complaint prevents sleep at night. For those who need this medicine, piles are present that protrude out of the anus like a bunch of grapes. These are painful and there is an accompanying sensation of heat. Application of cold water on the anus brings relief.
When to use Aloe Socotrina?
This medicine is helpful for treating burning along with itching around the anus in piles cases when piles are very tender to touch.
How to use Aloe Socotrina?
Use of this medicine is recommended in both low and high potencies. Initially one may use its 30C potency once or twice a day. For using high potencies, prior consultation with homeopathic physician is a must.
5. Arsenic Album – For Perianal Burning And Redness, Soreness Of Anus
Arsenic Album is a valuable medicine for helping cases of perianal burning and redness, and soreness of the anus. Additionally, a pressure is felt at the anus. This medicine is highly useful for managing piles with intense burning sensations like fire.
When to use Arsenic Album?
This medicine is very effective to manage perianal burning along with red, sore anus.
How to use Arsenic Album?
Arsenic Album 30C can be taken once a day.
6. Nitric Acid – For Perianal Burning With Anal Bleeding In Piles And Anal Fissures
This medicine is very helpful in cases where there is burning sensation and bleeding from the anus. It is a prominent medicine for managing piles and anal fissures. Along with the above complaints, there is swelling and redness of anus and perianal pain. The pain is very sharp, stitching type, and felt after passing stool. Pricking sensation may be felt at the anus which is sensitive to touch. Anus feels constricted. Next, there may be a feeling as if some sharp sticks are pressing in the anus when touched. A foul-smelling discharge may ooze from the anus at times. Nitric Acid is also a well-indicated medicine for managing cases of eczema around the anus.
When to use Nitric Acid?
This medicine can be taken for managing perianal burning attended with anal bleeding, and sharp, stitching, pricking pain at anus.
How to use Nitric Acid?
It is advised to use this medicine once a day in 30C power.
Causes
Perianal burning can occur due to various reasons. Improper cleaning of the anal area after passing the stool can result in skin irritation and burning around anus. However, intense cleaning and scrubbing can damage the anal region and result in burning of the perianal area. Next, it may result due to consumption of certain food items and drinks like chocolates, tea, coffee, alcohol and tomatoes. Another reason could be use of harsh soaps, perianal wipes containing alcohol, hygiene sprays, medicated creams that can also result in perianal burning. This may further arise from inflammation of the anus called anusitis. Besides these reasons, medical conditions including piles (swollen, inflamed, dilated veins in or around the anus or in the lower rectum) and anal fissures (a tear or cut in the anal lining) could cause perianal burning. It may also be caused by perianal abscess (a lump containing pus formed around the anus). Another reason could be Crohn’s disease which is an autoimmune disorder that could cause inflammation of any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. In such cases, if it reaches the anus, then perianal burning may happen. Infections in the anal area like bacterial or fungal infections could also lead to it. Some skin conditions like eczema (a skin condition causing inflamed skin), and psoriasis (an autoimmune skin disorder causing red inflamed patches on the skin covered with silvery white scales) affecting the perianal region may result in burning along with its other signs and symptoms. Lastly, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affecting the anus can lead to perianal burning. Few such STIs include anal herpes, anal warts chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
