Also called pruritus ani, anal itching has many causes. Numerous factors may cause anal itching to be more intense — including moisture, the abrasion caused by your clothing, and the pressure of sitting. Symptoms may be worse at night or right after a bowel movement.
Possible causes include:
Dry skin.
Too much moisture
Excessive washing
Chemical irritants
Food irritants
Medications
Overuse of laxatives
Hemorrhoids (They are engorged veins located just under the membrane that lines the lowest part of your rectum and anus. They often occur as a result of straining during a bowel movement. Anal itching can be a symptom of hemorrhoids. However, most hemorrhoids don't itch)
Other parasites may cause similar itching.
Skin disorders. Common skin problems — such as psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema — can involve and irritate the area in and around your anus.
Anal abrasions and fissures. (An anal abrasion is a small tear in your anus, usually caused by forced bowel movements through a tight anus. An anal fissure is a deeper tear. Both conditions can cause anal itching, as well as painful bowel movements and bleeding)
Anal itching may be related to anxiety or stress. Scratching worsens the problem by removing superficial layers of skin.
2007-02-13 06:20:10
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answered by Tenn Gal 6
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You have piles. Treatment options are many. If you have insurance go to doctor. Pills, creams and if needed, surgery will be the route. Basically piles are varicose veins.
Homeopathy has several treatment options for piles. So, I suggest that you see a doctor.
2007-02-13 06:08:58
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answered by Swamy 7
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They are called Hemorrhoids. Take a look at the back of a package of Preparation H. It probably describes your condition perfectly.
One out of every four people will develop them at some time in their life.
2007-02-13 06:07:47
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answered by yes_its_me 7
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Lay off the anal sex. You have just overworked it.
2007-02-13 06:14:22
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answered by Anonymous
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maybe the cheap tacos.
2007-02-13 06:06:56
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answered by mj 2
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