Anxiety or stress may cause itching. If the infection is mild you may be able to stop the itching with improved hygiene. Gently clean with soap and water. Dry with soft paper. Decrease the yeast in your diet by decreasing refined carbohydrates. Increase your fiber to have a more formed stool and less leakage. The use of certain topical medications, scented products, or home remedies can lead to dermatitis and itching. Witch hazel or alcohol-based cleansing pads, harsh soap, formaldehyde-impregnated tissue, or harsh rubbing can all irritate the area.
Antibiotics, colchicines, quinidine, mineral oil, and caffeine may increase leakage and irritation. Keep the area clean with warm water and dry the area gently. Scratching the area can break the skin and aggravate the infection. Avoid tight clothes and wear cotton underwear. Do not use fabric softener or harsh soaps. Try a different detergent on your clothing. Avoid foods or beverages that make the itching worse.
Spicy foods may aggravate the itching. Control diarrhea with a high fiber diet. Oral antibiotics for other conditions can lead to a yeast infection. A gentle tap-water enema may be needed to complete defecation. Some older individuals loose the muscle strength of the rectum and suffer from incontinence. This may also occur after trauma such as spinal injuries. Rectal intercourse should be avoided. STDs should be treated. Do not use products that contain cornstarch.
You may try limiting alcohol, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, tomatoes, chocolate, milk products, vitamin C or citrus juices. Recent changes in your diet may have to be adjusted. A yeast elimination diet may help. Try avoiding hot spices and peppers. Stress management is also important. What causes vaginal thrush? Vaginal thrush is caused by yeasts from a group of fungi called Candida. You're more likely to get thrush if you: are in your twenties and thirties — thrush is less common in girls who haven't started their periods and women who have been through the menopause are pregnant have sex when you're not fully aroused or you're worried it may hurt — this can lead to vaginal dryness and tightness during sex, which can trigger thrush take antibiotics have poorly controlled diabetes have a weakened immune system — for example, because of a condition such as HIV or a treatment such as chemotherapy Vaginal thrush isn't classed as an STI, but it can be triggered by sex — particularly if you have trouble relaxing and your vagina is dry — and can occasionally be passed on to sexual partners.
Preventing vaginal thrush If you get thrush frequently, you can: use water and an emollient moisturiser soap substitute to clean the vulva skin around your vagina , but avoid cleaning this area more than once a day apply a greasier moisturiser to the skin around your vagina several times a day to protect it but be aware that these moisturisers can weaken condoms avoid potential irritants in perfumed soaps, shower gels, vaginal deodorants, wipes and douches avoid wearing tight-fitting underwear or tights — some women find that special silk underwear designed for people with eczema and thrush is helpful ensure your blood sugar level is kept under control, if you have diabetes Some women eat probiotic yoghurt or supplements to prevent vaginal thrush, but there's little evidence to suggest this works.
Treating vaginal thrush Vaginal thrush is treated with medications you can buy over the counter from a pharmacy, or get on prescription from your GP. Find your local pharmacy Thrush medications Thrush is treated with antifungal medicines that are available as pessaries, intravaginal creams or capsules. Pessaries and intravaginal creams A pessary is a pill that you insert into your vagina using a special applicator. The main types used to treat thrush are: clotrimazole — available over the counter from pharmacies econazole, miconazole and fenticonazole — available on prescription Over-the-counter pessaries are usually used daily for one to six days.
Capsules If you would prefer not to use pessaries or intravaginal cream, antifungal capsules are available. The main types used to treat thrush are: fluconazole — available over the counter from pharmacies itraconazole — available on prescription Over-the-counter thrush capsules usually come as a single dose.
Skin creams If the skin around the entrance to your vagina vulva is also sore or itchy, you may find it helpful to use an antifungal skin cream in addition to one of the treatments above. Creams containing clotrimazole can be bought over the counter from pharmacies.
They're available in packs that also include antifungal pessaries, intravaginal cream or capsules. They're normally applied to the skin two or three times a day for at least two weeks. Possible side effects include irritation, a stinging sensation or itching. Sex and sexual partners Vaginal thrush isn't classed as a sexually transmitted infection STI , so sexual partners don't need to be informed, tested or treated if they don't have any symptoms.
If thrush keeps coming back Speak to your GP if you experience frequent bouts of thrush. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding Visit your GP if you have thrush and you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Tweet Click here to share this page on Twitter This will open a new window.
Print Click here to print this page This will open your print options in a new window. Source: NHS 24 - Opens in new browser window. Last updated:. How can we improve this page? Email Address e. Message Maximum of characters. Send feedback. Also on NHS inform. Other health sites. There are other treatments available to buy that do not contain hydrocortisone.
These include creams and suppositories containing zinc oxide or other soothing ingredients. Your doctor may be able to prescribe stronger medicines for piles or itchy bottom.
No, using hydrocortisone treatments for piles does not affect what you can eat and drink. It's a good idea, though to eat lots of foods which contain fibre so you do not get constipation. Examples of foods with lots of fibre are porridge oats and wholegrain breakfast cereals, wholemeal breads, wholewheat pasta, pulses, potatoes with their skins on and vegetables. To avoid constipation, try to drink several glasses of water or other non-alcoholic drinks each day.
If you can, it may also help to increase your levels of exercise. Yes, you can drink alcohol while using all hydrocortisone treatments for piles and itchy bottom. There is no clear evidence that hydrocortisone treatments for piles or itchy bottom affect male or female fertility. Hydrocortisone treatments for piles do not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception. But if hydrocortisone makes you sick vomit , your contraceptive pills may not protect you from pregnancy.
Find out what to do if you're on the pill and you're being sick. With some hydrocortisone treatments, you need to be careful about having vaccinations. However, this is not the case with hydrocortisone treatments for piles or itchy bottom. You can have vaccinations if you need them. Piles and itchy bottom often settle down without treatment, but there are some things you can do to help. Piles can be brought on by too much straining on the toilet.
Straining is often because of constipation. You're less likely to get constipated if you:. Skin moisturisers can also help relieve the pain and itching of piles. Ask your pharmacist what they recommend. Page last reviewed: 18 December Next review due: 18 December Hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom - Cream, ointment and suppositories On this page About hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom Key facts Who can and cannot use hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom How and when to use hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom Side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about hydrocortisone.
About hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom Hydrocortisone is used in some medicines to treat: piles haemorrhoids inside or around your bottom anus itchy bottom These treatments do not cure piles, but they can help with the pain and itching. Other types of hydrocortisone There are different types of hydrocortisone, including injections and tablets. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Some hydrocortisone products creams and ointments can only be used on the outside of your body.
The best type of treatment for you depends on your symptoms. You'll usually apply treatments several times a day — first thing in the morning, last thing at night and after you've done a poo. Always follow advice from a pharmacist or doctor, or the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Do not use hydrocortisone treatments for longer than recommended, or use more than you're supposed to. The local anaesthetic in them can make your skin sensitive.
Also, long-term use can make your skin thinner. Do not let children use hydrocortisone unless their doctor prescribes it for them.
Hydrocortisone treatments for piles can be called by a variety of brand names including the Anusol range, Anugesic, Germaloids, Perinal, Proctosedyl, Uniroid and Xyloproct. To make sure they are safe for you, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you: are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other medicine have a skin infection are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or you're breastfeeding are taking other medicines, such as codeine , which might be making you constipated.
Being constipated means you're more likely to get piles. Make an appointment to see your doctor if your symptoms: have not got better come back quickly after treatment How to use cream or ointment for external piles Read the instructions in the leaflet that comes with the cream or ointment.
Wash your hands before and afterwards. Squeeze the tube of cream or ointment and put a small amount on your finger. Apply the cream or ointment around the outside of your anus with your finger.
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