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Treatment of discharge from the anus
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

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Discharge from the anus bothers many people. But it is not an independent disease, but most often a sign of another, more serious disease. Discharge can be different: mucous, bloody, purulent. They can differ in consistency, color, duration. Some of them can be released only during the act of defecation, others - at any time.
The main thing that a person needs to understand is that they are always pathological in nature, since there are no discharges normally. It is also important to understand that if any discharge, pain, problems in the rectum and anus appear, you should immediately contact a proctologist. Self-medication is strictly prohibited here, since it often ends in aggravation of the problem and even death.
Any treatment begins with nutritional correction. First of all, it is necessary to resort to dietary nutrition, which will have a soft, gentle effect on the body. It is important to limit the consumption of spicy and fatty foods, eat a lot of fiber, drink more fluids. It is necessary to completely give up alcohol, seasonings, spices and sauces. Then special treatment is prescribed, for example, antiviral therapy, antibacterial, antiallergic. To increase the effectiveness of treatment, venotonic, vasoprotective agents are prescribed. Discharge can be stopped by healing the wound surface, eliminating the defect, or limiting the inflammatory process.
If necessary, symptomatic therapy aimed at eliminating the symptoms of the disease is also used. To improve the functionality of the rectal section of the intestine, suppositories based on painkillers and emollients are used. In case of cracks, erosions, bleeding, an adrenaline solution is added to the suppositories. There are also special suppositories to stop bleeding. In case of stool disorders, drugs are prescribed that normalize defecation.
Medicines
Medicines for proctological problems that are accompanied by discharge from the anus should be taken with extreme caution. First, you need to accurately determine the cause of the discharge and only then select the appropriate treatment. Second, you need to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations, adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen. Any non-compliance can be dangerous to health. It is important to remember that discharge from the anus is a symptom of some disease, and not an independent pathology. Therefore, if you do not conduct a timely diagnosis or do not treat the disease, there may be dire consequences. Medicines also have numerous side effects.
To normalize the act of defecation, eliminate pain, burning, rectal ointments or suppositories are used. Ointments are applied superficially in a thin layer. Suppositories are inserted into the anus. Procto-Glivenol has proven itself well. Use 1 suppository 2-3 times a day. Ointment is also prescribed 3-4 times a day.
In order to stop the discharge, it is necessary to heal the wounds and eliminate the inflammatory process. Flavonoids are used for this. Detralex is widely used. Take one tablet every 24 hours. The course of treatment is 10-28 days.
In case of repeated and heavy bleeding, dilatation of venous vessels, elimination of congestion, take diosmin. It is prescribed one tablet three times a day, or three tablets 1 time per day. Wash down with a small amount of water. It is recommended to gradually reduce the dosage, bringing it to 1 tablet per day.
After rectal surgery, take Phlebodia 600, which is an excellent venotonic. It is especially effective in ligation, coagulation of vessels, intestinal walls.
To relieve pain symptoms, take No-shpa: 1 tablet 3-4 times a day, or as pain occurs. Also taken to relieve spasms, treat hemorrhoids, large cracks, erosions and thrombophlebitis.
Vitamins
In diseases of the rectum, as in other diseases, it is advisable to take vitamins. They promote the restoration of the body, enhance the protective potential, the endurance of the body. Many of them accelerate regeneration processes, accelerating the healing of wounds, eliminate the inflammatory process. It is recommended to take vitamins in the following daily concentrations:
Physiotherapy treatment
Physiotherapeutic methods are rarely used in the treatment of anal discharge. Sometimes ultrasound heating or ultrasound massage may be indicated. They promote the resorption of exudates, dry the tissues, and reduce the level of maceration. Other procedures based on the effect of waves of different lengths may also be used.
Electrophoresis, in which drugs are administered through the mucous membrane, has proven itself well. The drug penetrates deep tissues under the influence of microcurrents. The tissues are directly affected. This allows for a significant reduction in side effects and eliminates the possibility of overdose. There is no systemic effect on the body, only local. This makes it possible to significantly reduce the dosage and increase the effectiveness of the drug.
Read also: Physiotherapy for hemorrhoids.
Folk remedies
Folk remedies have proven themselves to be effective in treating and preventing discharge. But they should be used with extreme caution, since if used incorrectly, the situation can not only fail to improve, but also worsen.
For anal fissures and rectal prolapse, it is recommended to take Japanese quince. The juice of this fruit is used as a poultice.
For discharge from the rectum and anal fissures, sitz baths and enemas from a decoction of datura are used. To prepare the decoction, take 20 grams of leaves per bucket of water. Bring to a boil, then insist. Cool to a comfortable temperature.
Chamomile decoction is used for enemas, douching for discharge. It is useful to do sitz steam baths over a bedpan or basin. Make a decoction at a temperature that will produce steam. Pour water into a basin or bedpan, sit over the steam. Cover the entire lower part, starting from the waist, with a blanket. The procedure lasts 15-20 minutes.
For enemas and washing areas where the most intense mucus discharge occurs, it is advisable to use a decoction of strawberries. Use about 15 strawberries per glass of boiling water, strain, and apply.
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Herbal treatment
Nettle decoction is used for purulent and mucous discharge. Increases immunity, promotes restoration of the mucous membrane. Drink in small quantities. Do not drink if there is bloody discharge. This can lead not only to increased discharge, but also provoke bleeding.
Chamomile, when taken internally as a decoction or infusion, relieves inflammation and eliminates discharge. A few chamomile flowers are poured with boiling water, brewed until a light shade appears and drunk as tea during the day. It can be added to a teapot with tea and drunk as an aromatic additive to tea.
Celandine leaves are used to heal wounds, prevent the risk of infection and provide an antiseptic effect. Take a small amount of leaves - from 1 to 2 teaspoons, grind. Pour a glass of boiling water over the ground mixture and let it brew for at least 8 hours. Drink about 20-30 ml daily.
Brambleberry decoction stops bleeding well and restores damaged vessels. To prepare, pour a tablespoon of the herb with a glass of boiling water and let it brew for an hour. Drink in small sips. On average, you need to drink at least a cup per day.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies have proven themselves well as means aimed at treatment, restoration of the body and prevention of diseases. If discharge from the anus appears, it is impossible to use homeopathic remedies independently, without any preliminary consultation with a doctor, examination, tests. This can cause numerous complications, side effects.
Self-medication often ends with severe bleeding, ulcers, malignant neoplasms that are no longer treatable. When preventing and treating with homeopathic remedies, it is necessary to observe a number of precautions. Firstly, when the first signs of the disease appear, you need to contact a proctologist as soon as possible. Timely diagnostics are the key to successful treatment. Secondly, any remedies can only be used after consulting a doctor. Thirdly, any prescriptions should be based only on the results of laboratory and instrumental studies, examination.
To relieve pain and constrict blood vessels in chronic hemorrhoids, ice suppositories are used. To prepare, take a paper mold, fill it with water, and place it in the refrigerator. The molds should be small in size, so that they can easily fit into the anus without causing pain or discomfort.
Before inserting into the anus, remove the top paper or soak it in hot water for a few seconds. This will allow you to insert the suppository painlessly and avoid damaging the mucous membrane. Hold for half a minute for the first 3-5 days, no more. Then gradually begin to increase the duration of the procedure. Add another half a minute every day.
Candied honey suppositories are also effective for hemorrhoids. They help reduce blood discharge and prevent bleeding. The procedure is quite simple. A suppository is formed from candied honey. It is inserted into the anus. The procedure is performed twice a day.
Medical leeches are used to treat hemorrhoidal cones. You should put 3 to 10 leeches on each cone. They will start sucking out blood. As a result, the pathology will begin to disappear and dissolve. After the leeches have sucked out blood, they will fall off on their own. Before the procedure, you need to wash the cones three times with soap and water. It is imperative to use odorless soap, since a strong smell will scare away leeches. They have a very high sensitivity to any chemical agents, including soap components.
Cocoa butter has proven itself as a means of promoting the healing of wounds and cracks. Quickly relieves inflammation and prevents the development of infection. Relieves swelling, irritation, hyperemia. Apply gauze soaked in melted cocoa butter to the anus. Wait for 10 minutes. The procedure can be performed twice a day until the pain and irritation stop bothering. If there are hemorrhoidal cones, they will rupture. Then you need to apply it for a long time until complete healing. Wounds.
Surgical treatment
Depending on the severity of the pathology, its course and the amount of discharge, surgical treatment may be required. It is usually used when conservative treatment is ineffective. For some types of pathologies, for example, hemorrhoids, Longo's operation is used, which consists of tightening the mucous membrane, fixing the hemorrhoidal veins.
Ligation is also used, in which additional branches of hemorrhoidal arteries are excised, which helps prevent the formation of nodes. Bipolar coagulation means cauterization of defects. The procedure is performed using epidural anesthesia. During the operation, all detected foci of infection and purulent foci are also sanitized. If polyps are detected, they are also cauterized.
Diet for mucus discharge from the anus
If mucus is secreted from the anus, you need to stick to a light diet that will have a soft, gentle effect on the walls of the stomach and intestines. The diet involves eating only boiled, steamed, stewed dishes. Frying and smoking are completely excluded. You need to eat only lean meats and fish. All fatty, spicy dishes, mushrooms, seasonings, spices, sauces are excluded. You should also refuse marinades and pickles. It is better to eat 5 times a day. There must be three full meals and two snacks, which include light salads, cereals, fruits or vegetables. Below is an approximate menu for a week based on three meals a day.
Read also: Diet for hemorrhoids.
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Monday
- Breakfast
Omelette with ham, tea.
- Dinner
Potato soup, croutons. Stewed potatoes with vegetables. Boiled chicken breast. Fresh tomato. Compote.
- Dinner
Vatrushka with cottage cheese, jelly.
Tuesday
- Breakfast
Honey cake, coffee with cream.
- Dinner
Clear chicken broth, dumplings. Potatoes with mushrooms and onions in sour cream sauce, steamed chicken cutlet. Fresh cucumber. Compote.
- Dinner
Rice casserole. Tea.
Wednesday
- Breakfast
Cottage cheese casserole, chicory.
- Dinner
Vegetable soup, croutons. Macaroni with cheese and feta cheese. Salad of grated corn with green peas. Fried sausage. Juice.
- Dinner
Pancakes with berry juice. Tea.
Thursday
- Breakfast
Pancakes with strawberries. Cocoa with milk.
- Dinner
Clear fish broth. Loose rice porridge. Peppers stuffed with meat. Sorrel salad with parsley. Juice
- Dinner
Pumpkin casserole. Dried fruit compote.
Friday
- Breakfast
Oatmeal with added pieces of fruit. Milk, kefir or yogurt.
- Dinner
Carrot soup-puree. Buckwheat porridge with liver. Boiled beetroot salad. Juice.
- Dinner
Apple and pear pudding. Compote.
Saturday
- Breakfast
Fruit salad with cream, sandwich with butter and cheese. Tea.
- Dinner
Meatball soup. Mashed potatoes, steamed fish cutlet. Sauerkraut.
- Dinner
Potato zrazy. Compote.
Sunday
- Breakfast
Boiled egg, boiled sausage. A piece of bread. Tea.
- Dinner
Vegetable soup. Potatoes in milk. Cabbage rolls. Green pea puree. Compote.
- Dinner
Fried rutabaga. Sandwich with butter. Tea.