Salt water of suitable concentration for anal cleansing has certain benefits, but since most patients are unable to grasp the correct concentration when making salt water, which may cause adverse consequences, it is not recommended that patients use salt water for anal cleansing on their own.
The appropriate concentration of salt water to clean the anus can promote local blood circulation in the anus, relieve varicose veins, hemorrhoids and other perianal diseases have a certain preventive effect. Obese people are prone to the phenomenon of perianal moisture, the skin around the anus is in a state of long-term wetness, resulting in skin degeneration, may cause perianal pruritus and other diseases, through the salt water to clean the anus can be to a certain extent to alleviate the symptoms.
Salt and water fusion can change the concentration of water, so as to achieve cell dehydration and death, or to a certain extent to inhibit the growth of bacteria, and then achieve the purpose of anti-inflammatory. The use of salt water for anal cleansing can also reduce swelling, probably due to the fact that salt water increases osmotic pressure, which in turn reduces swelling.
Nevertheless, since most patients are unable to grasp the correct concentration of salt water when making salt water, prolonged use of salt water with too high a concentration for anal cleansing may irritate the perianal skin and lead to adverse consequences, so it is not recommended that patients use salt water for anal cleansing on their own.
In daily life, attention should be paid to keep the skin around the anus clean, pay attention to rest, avoid overwork and physical exercise. If there are any uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible, to clarify the specific condition, and to be corresponding treatment.