What causes male anal moisture?

Male anal dampness may be caused by symptoms such as prolapsed internal hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and complete rectal prolapse. It may also be caused by factors such as sphincter relaxation or vigorous anal secretion glands. Men need to pay attention to anal hygiene. They can use paper towels to wipe the anus clean, change underwear regularly, and take medicine for treatment. Let's take a look at the causes of male anal dampness.

1. What are the causes of anal moisture?

Many people may ask, is this anal moistness a disease? Can anal moistness occur inexplicably? In fact, there are certain reasons for the symptoms of anal moistness.

1. Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids

In severe cases, the hemorrhoids may not only fall out during bowel movements, but may also fall out of the anus when coughing, tired, or walking. This can cause the anus to become moist due to contraction of the anal sphincter, entrapment of the hemorrhoids, edema, and increased exudate.

2. Anal fistula

Anal fistula is formed after rupture of abscesses around the anal canal and rectum or after incision and drainage. It is also a common cause of anal moisture due to repeated rupture, pus discharge, and excessive inflammatory exudate.

3. Complete rectal prolapse

Anal sphincter weakness often occurs, and the entire layer of the rectum or the mucosa may protrude from the anus. The fluid expressed by the rectal mucosa will contaminate the perianal skin and cause increased secretions from the anal opening.

4. Perianal skin diseases

Eczema, herpes, contact dermatitis, condyloma acuminatum and abscess and rupture after skin infection can all cause increased local secretions in the anus.

5. The sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the anus secrete vigorously

The sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the anus secrete vigorously, especially in obese people. The anus is deeply sunken between the buttocks on both sides, so that the sweat in the skin around the anus cannot evaporate well, causing the anus to be often moist.

6. Anal sphincter relaxation

For the elderly or the weak, the anal sphincter is relaxed or has reduced contraction force, which makes the anus loose and the intestinal mucosa secretes intestinal mucus that easily leaks out of the anus. Especially when tired, the anus becomes more moist.

7. Sequelae of anal surgery

For example, anal fistula or anal fissure surgery may cut or damage more external or internal sphincters, resulting in a decrease in the anal closing ability, and the fluid in the rectum may easily overflow from the anus.

8. Anorectal cancer

Anorectal cancer ruptures, becomes infected, and bleeds, causing the anus to remain moist.

2. The harm of anal moisture

Under normal circumstances, the anus may have a small amount of secretions, which are secreted by the sweat glands in the anal skin. If there is no special reason, the secretions suddenly increase, which may indicate the occurrence of certain diseases. The hazards of anal moisture are mainly manifested in the following four points:

1. Itching

The itching caused by anal moisture is paroxysmal and itchy. Scratching the area may cause skin damage and worsen the itching. When the itching is unbearable, it may affect study, work, sleep, etc.

2. Anal flushing

Due to moisture, friction or scratching, the anal skin or skin folds become light pink and swollen.

3. Pain

The skin around the anus may be damaged due to scratching, leading to cracks and infection, and often causing anal pain and pain during bowel movements.

4. Wet anus

Leakage can cause anal moisture discomfort, underwear staining and skin abrasion.