Knowing how to wipe after a bowel movement can prevent the spread of bacteria from feces (stool).
The Right Way to Wipe
After passing a stool, always wipe fromfront to back.
Accidental exposure to feces is one of the leading causes of UTIs in women.
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Bacteria can enter through these tears.
However, you will still need to wipe front to back, not back to front.
you might also try wiping while standing.
Do not spray with a strong shower spray as it can force microbes further up the urethra.
Drink plenty of fluids over the next few days to help flush any remaining bacteria from the urinary tract.
This is especially true if the anus is sore and red.
Use cool to lukewarm water, which is especially soothing.
you’re able to also use abidet.
This is a bathroom appliance that sprays water to clean your anus or genitals.
If you experience ongoing rectal pain between bowel movements, try soaking in a lukewarm tub.
it’s possible for you to addEpsom saltandcolloidal oatmeal, both of which help reduce inflammation.
Avoid hot baths, however, as they can dry the skin and make the pain and itching worse.
When finished, dab the perianal area with a soft cloth and allow to air-dry.
you’ve got the option to also apply a fragrance-free barrier cream to help lock in moisture.
This often happens when delicate tissues near the anus have been stressed or compromised.
Redness, swelling, and itching are characteristic of pruritus ani, sparked by inflammation of anal tissues.
Sitting for long periods, using harsh soaps or fragrance lotion, or scratching can only make things worse.
Refrigerating the cream before an app is especially soothing.
Over-the-counter steroid creams, such ashydrocortisone 1% cream, can also help.
Apply two to three times a day to affected tissues.
Never use OTC hydrocortisone for more than one week without speaking with your healthcare provider.
when you land wiped thoroughly and flushed, wash your hands with plenty of soap and water.
Antimicrobial hand washes are useful but not necessary.
There is a right and wrong way to wash your hands.
If the skin at your anus is irritated, try using wet wipes.
A bidet, bulb syringe, or soaking in a lukewarm bath can also help.
Anal itching and irritation can be treated with barrier cream and hydrocortisone 1% cream.
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