Anus is the opening at the bottom of the GIT – gastrointestinal tract. The anus can become swollen for various reasons. The first important reason may be external piles. Piles refer to swollen, dilated veins around the anus and/or in the lower rectum. External piles are the ones that are visible or palpable on the surface of the anus. The main signs and symptoms are painful swelling around the anus, hard lump near the anus, itching and sometimes bleeding. The second cause can be anal fissures, which refer to a cut, tear, or crack in the anal lining. Symptoms include anal pain, anal bleeding, anal burning, anal itching, skin tag at the anal incision, and foul-smelling discharge.
Another reason is anal abscess. An anal abscess is a pus-filled lump near the anus. Another cause is anal fistula (a channel between the anal canal and the area around the anal opening). The signs and symptoms include swelling, pain in the anus, and drainage from a hole around the anus. The fluid may be pus or blood. The liquid may have an unpleasant odor. Other causes include an inflamed anal lining (anusitis), anal sex, and anal cancer. It can also occur in cases of Crohn’s disease (an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract). Some sexually transmitted infections (STDs), for example HPV – human papillomavirus and herpes, can also lead to swelling around the anus. Scratching the anal area due to irritation or itching due to worms can lead to swelling and redness of the anus. Anal swelling may be accompanied by some other signs and symptoms that vary from case to case. These include pain, burning sensation of the anus, bleeding from the anus, mucus in the stool, oozing pus, tenderness of the anal area and itching of the anus.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy provides a very effective solution for cases of swollen anus. Homeopathic medicines enhance the body’s natural healing mechanism to overcome health problems naturally. These medications tackle the cause behind the swollen anus and provide great relief without any side effects. The intensity of the swelling gradually decreases with the use of these drugs. In addition to the swelling, all associated signs and symptoms, such as pain, burning sensation in the anus, bleeding in the anus, mucus in the stool, itching in the anus and drainage of pus, are also treated very effectively with these medications. The homeopathic prescription for anal swelling varies from case to case, depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor and avoid self-medication.
Homeopathic medicines for swollen anus
1. Aesculus – For swollen anus with piles
Aesculus is a highly recommended drug to treat cases of swelling of the anus due to hemorrhoids. There is marked pain in the anus due to piles. The pain is sharp, shooting. The pain may begin after passing stool and can last for many hours. The anus is also painful to touch. A burning sensation is also felt at the anus. The stool is dry and hard together with the above complaints.
2. Muriatic Acid – For swollen anus with tender piles
This medicine is well indicated for cases of swelling of the anus with markedly tender (painful to the touch) hemorrhoids. Even the slightest touch of the anus is intolerable due to pain and sensitivity. The stacks stick out like a bunch of grapes. The piles look bluish and red colored. Marked stitching pain is felt in the piles. A heated sensation is also felt in the piles. Itching also occurs in the anus. The stool passes with great difficulty. When passing stool, a cutting and painful pain is felt in the anus. In some cases, the prolapse of the anus is seen.
3. Paeonia – For swollen, painful anus
This medicine is very useful for a swollen, painful anus. It is well indicated for the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal abscesses and anal fistulas. In cases where this is necessary, marked excruciating pain in the anus occurs, which continues for hours after passing stool. A burning sensation is also felt at the anus. In some cases there are ulcers on the anus that are covered with crusts. They discharge a foul-smelling liquid.
4. Graphites – for swollen anus with fissures
Graphite is a very useful medicine for treating cases of swollen anus with anal fissures. Persons requiring this medicine experience severe, cutting, sharp and stabbing pain in the anus during urination. The pain lasts for hours. It gets worse at night. Bleeding also occurs from the anus during the passage of stool. Anal burning is felt at night.
5. Hepar Sulph – For swollen anus in anal abscess and fistula
Hepar Sulph is an effective medicine for anal swelling, anal abscesses and fistulas. This medicine helps to accelerate the process of pus formation and expulsion and in these cases speed up recovery. Throbbing pain is felt in the abscess and the skin over the abscess is inflamed. It’s hot, hard and swollen. There is discharge of pus and blood from the abscess. The pus has an unpleasant odor. The abscess is painful. In most cases, the pain gets worse at night.
6. Sulfur – For swollen anus with itching and burning
Sulfur is very beneficial for controlling the swelling of the anus along with itching and burning sensation. There is a constant urge to scratch the anus to relieve the itching. In addition to swelling, there is also stabbing pain in the anus. After passing stool, pain, stitching and also pulsating pain in the anus is felt all day long. Sometimes bleeding occurs from the anus.
7. Apis Mellifica – For swollen anus with bleeding
This medicine is very valuable in the treatment of swollen anus and bleeding. A stabbing pain in the anus is also felt. This medicine is also used for hemorrhoids with a burning, stinging sensation in the anus. A feeling of fullness is felt in the anus with a heated and throbbing sensation in the rectum. In addition to the above, this medicine is also indicated for the treatment of swelling of the anus with unbearable itching.
8. Sepia – For swollen anus with heat and burning
Sepia is an important medicine for controlling swelling of the anus with heat and burning sensation. In some cases, posts tend to protrude. The passage of stool can be painful. Fluid may seep from the anus. A stabbing pain may be felt in the anus that extends upwards to the rectum and abdomen. Weight is felt at the anus along with the above symptoms.
9. Teucrium – For itchy, swollen anus with worms
Teucrium can be considered for itchy, swollen anus if there are worms in the intestine. A crawling sensation is felt at the anus. The itching and crawling feeling is made worse by the warmth of the bed. There is restlessness and insomnia.
10. Podophyllum – For swollen and very painful, sensitive anus
Podophyllum is a leading medicine for treating cases of swollen anus with marked pain and tender anus. If necessary, multiple poles can be present. Some of these may bleed. In some cases, along with hemorrhoids, prolapse (displacement) of the anus may occur. Anal prolapse can occur when passing stool or sometimes even with mild exertion.