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What Causes Itching Sensation And Irritation On Anal Area?
Question: hi, this is embarassing.
i have been suffering over the past few years
with ibs or something similar. Sometimes I am fine, but today was almost unbearable, I would love to find out what causes the symptoms plus how to never experience these problems again. The worst of these symptoms is my anus feeling irritated after having a bm, feeling painful, itching and burning. Sometimes when i fart, feces come out, they dont go on my underwear, but when i wipe my ass there are feces on it. I need help. This has happened multiple times today.
i drink a lot of coffee, not as much water as i should, i eat egg sandwiches for breakfast, pbj sandwiches for lunch, various items for dinner, some salads, some other fruits and vegetables, i started taking vitamins again. There is a lot of sugar in my diet, i have stopped drinking soda, i do drink some alcohol, i dont smoke. i have stopped drinking coffee in the past, but have been drinking it for the last 10 months or so
in looking at all of the symptoms of Chron's disease, i dont believe i have this
i have been suffering over the past few years
with ibs or something similar. Sometimes I am fine, but today was almost unbearable, I would love to find out what causes the symptoms plus how to never experience these problems again. The worst of these symptoms is my anus feeling irritated after having a bm, feeling painful, itching and burning. Sometimes when i fart, feces come out, they dont go on my underwear, but when i wipe my ass there are feces on it. I need help. This has happened multiple times today.
i drink a lot of coffee, not as much water as i should, i eat egg sandwiches for breakfast, pbj sandwiches for lunch, various items for dinner, some salads, some other fruits and vegetables, i started taking vitamins again. There is a lot of sugar in my diet, i have stopped drinking soda, i do drink some alcohol, i dont smoke. i have stopped drinking coffee in the past, but have been drinking it for the last 10 months or so
in looking at all of the symptoms of Chron's disease, i dont believe i have this
Brief Answer:
Your eating habits are causing the problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
Having burning in your anus might bbe related to laceration of the mucosa due to constipation.
Now, what you eat is causing such problems to you :
- sandwich or other fast foods will aggravate constipation and anal burning consecutively
- you must be drinking at least 2 litres of water per day
- increase sugar intake is the cause for being bloated. So you must cut off sugar intake
- physical activity will help improve your bowel movements
Next examination of stool for ova / parasites and culture of feces for candida is also recommended.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Your eating habits are causing the problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
Having burning in your anus might bbe related to laceration of the mucosa due to constipation.
Now, what you eat is causing such problems to you :
- sandwich or other fast foods will aggravate constipation and anal burning consecutively
- you must be drinking at least 2 litres of water per day
- increase sugar intake is the cause for being bloated. So you must cut off sugar intake
- physical activity will help improve your bowel movements
Next examination of stool for ova / parasites and culture of feces for candida is also recommended.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Dr.Klerida,
Thank you for your response. I have more than one BM a day so it doesnt seem like normal constipation, but I do see that I have symptoms of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), such as,
Straining during bowel movements
Incomplete bowel movements, but not the other issues associated with that. I have been drinking a lot of coffee and less water, so maybe reversing that would be good. Other than having the stool tested, what other tests can I take.
Many thanks,
XXXXXXX
Thank you for your response. I have more than one BM a day so it doesnt seem like normal constipation, but I do see that I have symptoms of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), such as,
Straining during bowel movements
Incomplete bowel movements, but not the other issues associated with that. I have been drinking a lot of coffee and less water, so maybe reversing that would be good. Other than having the stool tested, what other tests can I take.
Many thanks,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Implement changes in your diet&lifestyle regimen first
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
Thank you for follow query.
If I was your caring doctor would advise to make changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen first including avoiding coffee and consuming more water.
I am sure you'll have improvement after such changes.
If no improvement within the next few months, we can discuss about reevaluation of your current health situation and decide for proper treatment.
Other tests to consider include colonoscoy and upper endoscopy.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
Implement changes in your diet&lifestyle regimen first
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
Thank you for follow query.
If I was your caring doctor would advise to make changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen first including avoiding coffee and consuming more water.
I am sure you'll have improvement after such changes.
If no improvement within the next few months, we can discuss about reevaluation of your current health situation and decide for proper treatment.
Other tests to consider include colonoscoy and upper endoscopy.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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