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What Causes Itchiness Around Anus?
hi i have been getting ichiness around my anus for a week or 2 which i thought may be caused by possible internal hemmeroid s or worse worm s. I have since checked in the mirror and it seem s to be itchy and red ish also there was a little bit of a light yellow substance around the anus opening aswell do you have any thought s on what this may be ?
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Yes, you are right. Worm infestation and haemorroids/sentinel pile can cause itching over there.
But it may also be due to proctitis(Infection of rectum/anal canal), so please visit a doctor for examination and further management.
All the best.
Yes, you are right. Worm infestation and haemorroids/sentinel pile can cause itching over there.
But it may also be due to proctitis(Infection of rectum/anal canal), so please visit a doctor for examination and further management.
All the best.
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