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How To Get Rid Of Pain In Perineum

By: Alyssa Ast

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Perineal pain can be caused by a number of underlying conditions: therefore, in order to learn how to get rid of pain in perineum, you must first treat the underlying cause. Pain in the perineum is often caused by acute bacterial prostatitis, anal fissure, and genital herpes. While there are other factors that can cause perineal pain in men, these are the most common causes of the pain. In order to get rid of the pain, a medical diagnosis is needed to properly diagnose and treat the underlying cause of the pain.

You will need:

  • A doctor
  • Stool softener or laxative
  • Suppositories

 

  1. To get rid of pain in the perineum caused by acute bacterial prostatitis, you must first be diagnosed with the condition. This condition typically causes pain in and around the penis, as well as pain behind the penis. If this is the cause of the pain, emergency treatment is needed immediately because the condition can be life threatening. Treatment for this underlying cause of perineal pain includes antibiotics.
  2. An anal fissure is another common cause of pain in the perineum. To get rid of pain in the perineum caused by an anal fissure medical treatment is needed. An anal fissure is a tear in the anal region that causes pain. To treat this cause of perineal pain a doctor will order stool softeners, laxatives, and lubricating suppositories to be used. In some cases, surgery will be needed.
  3. This is a viral infection caused by sexual intercourse. Unfortunately, genital herpes is not curable; however, with prompt medical treatment, the symptoms and complications of the virus can be reduced, relieving the perineal pain.

Because there are a number of factors that can cause pain in the perineum, it is important to seek medical treatment immediately. In order to get rid of pain in the perineum, the underlying cause must be treated correctly.

Posted on: Nov. 18, 2010