Internal itching can occur in body cavities or orifices and is more difficult to relieve than skin itching. Causes include infections, allergies, chronic illnesses, and more. Treatment depends on the underlying condition and may include medication or home remedies.
Internal itching refers to any itching that occurs in a body cavity or body orifice. Unlike a standard itch, which occurs on the skin and is therefore easy to deal with with your fingernail, an internal itch can occur in a nasal cavity, mouth, anus, or vagina. It is therefore more difficult to relieve. The causes also tend to be more complex.
Internal itching in the nasal cavity or mouth, for example, is typically associated with an infection, such as a cold or a simple allergy. There are, however, more than 50 medical conditions known to cause an itchy nose and more than 160 associated with an itchy mouth. The most common include allergies, infections, dry skin, bites and stings, chronic illnesses, and ulcers. In case an individual is not sure what has caused their itching, the best recommendation is to visit a doctor.
When itching occurs in the anal cavity, it indicates that there is inflammation around the skin at the bottom of the rectum. It is most commonly caused by diarrhea, especially after an individual develops food poisoning after eating spoiled food or eating particularly spicy food. It is also associated with pinworms, hemorrhoids and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). There are, in fact, more than 70 medical causes listed. Although food poisoning is the most common reason for itching in the anus, there is a possibility that it could also be a diarrheal infectious disease.
Vaginal itching is a form of internal itching where a woman feels irritation in her vagina. It is traditionally associated with vaginal infections, such as a yeast infection or sexually transmitted disease (STD). Chemical irritants, menopause, stress, contraceptives, and pinworms, however, can also cause vaginal itching. Usually, itching in the vagina gets better on its own. However, if it continues or disappears and then returns, it is very likely that the woman suffers from a serious condition.
There are some home treatments for internal itching in the vagina, but they only apply to mild conditions, such as a yeast infection. In general, women should avoid perfumed douches or toilet paper, wear panties free of synthetic fibers, and always use condoms. Ideally, though, a woman should avoid any sexual activity while she’s itching.
In case the itching was caused by a serious condition, doctors will typically prescribe a topical or oral medication. For example, vaginosis and STDs are usually treated with antibiotics, while yeast infections are treated with antifungal creams. Other medicines might include estrogen cream, estrogen tablets, and steroid lotions.
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