There is a soft lump next to the anus

In fact, in our lives, it is easy for us to neglect anal hygiene. Even when there is anal disease, we cannot detect it in time. If you encounter a soft lump growing next to the anus, do you know what disease causes it? I believe that most people don’t know which diseases will cause this symptom. In fact, the anus is also very easy to get sick, and I hope everyone can pay more attention to anal hygiene.

The anus is a short passage that connects the rectum to the outside of the body. The anal area is prone to inflammation and itching. So cleaning the anus is very important. The occurrence of anal diseases is closely related to the condition of the entire human body, and they affect each other. It must not be ignored. Once the hygiene of the anal area is neglected, it will lead to the occurrence of various anal diseases. At the same time, anal diseases are closely related to human health. Therefore, chronic enteritis, diarrhea, constipation and other gastrointestinal diseases can cause anal diseases such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

When cleaning your anus, warm water is better than toilet paper. Especially for people with internal hemorrhoids, gentle irrigation with a bidet or spot cleanser may be better. Be careful not to use soap. Keep dry after washing.

Common anal diseases include: hemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, perianal abscess, anal eczema, genital warts, anal canal cancer, advanced anorectal cancer, retrorectal tumor, rectal prolapse (rectocele), etc.

The most common anal disease is hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are venous protrusions near the anus and are directly related to constipation. It is often said that "nine out of ten people have hemorrhoids", "nine out of ten men and ten out of ten women have hemorrhoids", and "nine out of ten hemorrhoids do not need treatment". The former reveals the large number of hemorrhoid patients and the high incidence rate, while the latter reveals the complexity of hemorrhoid treatment. What is the reason for this "Nine No-Medical" policy? First, these patients live in indecent places and are embarrassed to seek medical treatment, especially young women. They are reluctant to see a doctor and delay treatment. Second, they suffer from repeated attacks after long-term treatment and lose confidence in treatment. Third, they do not take hemorrhoids seriously and think it does not matter whether they are treated or not. This can cause minor illnesses to become more serious, minor illnesses to become larger, and other diseases to be induced or aggravated. Failure to actively treat the disease can cause great harm to the body. Some people always think that they do not have hemorrhoids. In fact, first-stage hemorrhoids are almost imperceptible (mostly internal hemorrhoids), and second-stage hemorrhoids are slightly felt but ignored. When they reach the third stage, patients always think that it does not interfere with eating and drinking or work, and because of face issues (especially female comrades), they are unwilling to go to the hospital for treatment. Those who have to go to the hospital for treatment as a last resort are those with hemorrhoids that are so serious that it affects their normal life.

Complete guide to taking a sitz bath

Sitz bath is an effective way to clean the anus, relieve symptoms of anorectal diseases, and promote wound healing and prevent infection after anorectal surgery. There are several ways to take a sitz bath:

① Potassium permanganate solution sitz bath: Use 1:5000-1:10000 potassium permanganate solution for sitz bath in the anus to prevent infection and keep the anus clean.

② Warm salt water sitz bath: Use warm salt water for anal sitz bath. If the edema is severe, the concentration can be greater than 0.9%. The temperature should be at 37°C. Generally, each sitz bath lasts 15 to 20 minutes.

③ Chinese herbal medicine decoction for sitz bath: follow the doctor's advice and use the decoction of Chinese herbal medicine that can clear away heat, detoxify, promote blood circulation and reduce swelling for external washing. Wait until it cools to 37°C before taking a sitz bath.

④ Hot spring bath: Patients who have the conditions can choose to take a hot spring bath, especially some hot spring baths with high mineral content, which have very good anti-inflammatory, detumescent and antibacterial effects.