PRURITIS ANI

    Pruritis ani is Latin for "itching anus." This area of the body tends to have an almost built-in "readiness to itch." Itching around the anus can be caused from something as simple as pinworms in children, or as complicated as rectal cancer in adults. Internal hemorrhoids are often discovered as a cause in adults.


    Many causes stem from chemical irritation with perfumed soap or toilet tissue. Food allergies (particularly eggs or milk) are frequently associated with this condition and often produce a red ring around the anal opening. Food additive sensitivities (colorings, flavorings, and preservatives) are among the most common causes in children. Other causes include fungal growths such as Candida albicans, psychological responses in anxiety patients, skin problems such as psoriasis or contact dermatitis, heavy coffee or cola drinking, poor hygiene, vitamin deficiency, and overly meticulous cleaning with soaps and perfumed powders.
    * Try to treat the cause. Soaking in a warm bath with 1 cup of Epsom salt and 1 oz of Renew Bath Oil often reduces anal muscle tightness, which contributes to the itch. Avoid applying or consuming chemical conditioned substances. Take Florify to help maintain the proper balance of flora in the digestive system and combat Candida overgrowth. Drink 2 to 6 cups of Melaleuca Herbal Tea each day. Take the Vitality Pack with Oligofructose Complex, CellWise, ProVex and/or ProVex-Plus as directed. Pain-A-Trate can be dabbed around the anus during extreme cases to minimize itching. Renew Intensive Skin Therapy often gives lasting relief from pruritus ani while the true cause is being corrected. If itching persists, consult your health care provider for further evaluation.