HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Anal Itching?

I was having itchy Anus for about a week. Then I studied what I have been eating, so I suspended drinking sweet / eating sugary stuff for two days, plus I started cleaning with water rather than clean with tissues. Since then I have gotten relieved. Can you explain what might have been the cause and does it mean I should not eat sweets?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the anal itching.

After having gone through your problem of anal itching I am of the opinion that the use of tissue paper after the acts of defecation is responsible for the itching and this is subsided once you started using water to clean instead of tissue papers.

Another reason could be the diet itself, spicy and sugary stuff may cause irritation of the anal lining and hence itching.

If your itching still persists or aggravates during night time, get your stool examination done to rule out pinworms.

Hope this answers your query.
Reply with thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Anal Itching?

Hi Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the anal itching. After having gone through your problem of anal itching I am of the opinion that the use of tissue paper after the acts of defecation is responsible for the itching and this is subsided once you started using water to clean instead of tissue papers. Another reason could be the diet itself, spicy and sugary stuff may cause irritation of the anal lining and hence itching. If your itching still persists or aggravates during night time, get your stool examination done to rule out pinworms. Hope this answers your query. Reply with thanks.