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Suggest Remedy For Itchiness In The Anus

Hi, i"m 18 yrs old and about 44 kg. I have an itchy anus for 3 wks now. The itch is more during nightime. No bleeding and no blood in my faeces, no bumps and no pain when I pass faeces. What medication can you recommend, it's so uncomfortable . Please help.
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that itching in anus for 3 weeks can be due to causes like:
-Poor hygiene maintenance.
-Over wiping or cleaning.
-Dryness in the anal area.
-Pinworm infection.
-Yeast infection.
-Contact dermatitis or allergic reaction.
-Hemorrhoids, anal fissures etc..

As it is already 3 weeks you should now consult a Proctologist and get evaluated and a proper diagnosis and investigations like Micorscopic examination of scraping from the itchy areas can help in diagnosis and treatment of underlying cause can relieve the symptoms.

As of now you should keep the area clean but avoid vigorous wiping..
Wash the area gently with water and a mild moisturiser based soap..
You should apply Zinc oxide based ointment or Petroleum jelly over the area..
Wear loose fitting and cotton undergarments..
You can also apply steroid ointment to relieve itching but do not use for a long duration for more than ten days to two weeks..
You should avoid scratching the area to prevent infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Itchiness In The Anus

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that itching in anus for 3 weeks can be due to causes like: -Poor hygiene maintenance. -Over wiping or cleaning. -Dryness in the anal area. -Pinworm infection. -Yeast infection. -Contact dermatitis or allergic reaction. -Hemorrhoids, anal fissures etc.. As it is already 3 weeks you should now consult a Proctologist and get evaluated and a proper diagnosis and investigations like Micorscopic examination of scraping from the itchy areas can help in diagnosis and treatment of underlying cause can relieve the symptoms. As of now you should keep the area clean but avoid vigorous wiping.. Wash the area gently with water and a mild moisturiser based soap.. You should apply Zinc oxide based ointment or Petroleum jelly over the area.. Wear loose fitting and cotton undergarments.. You can also apply steroid ointment to relieve itching but do not use for a long duration for more than ten days to two weeks.. You should avoid scratching the area to prevent infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..