I'm very embarrased to ask this question.
What would cause anal itching? Last year
when I went for my yearly exam I could'nt
bring myself to ask my doctor. It's gotton
so bad that there are times I have woken
in the night and I'm itching. I'm paranoid
that it's worms.
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mominashoe
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Posted: 03-27-08 15:08pm
If it's worms, then it's pretty simple to
get rid of. You take a small tablet and
they are gone in about a week...maybe
another pill would have to be taken and go
through a second week in a really bad
situation. It's fairly easy to get worms
if you are around a place or person that
is infected. You can even breathe in the
eggs, so it doesn't mean you should be
embarrassed about it. Just tell the doc.
Other than that, sometimes, you just itch.
Part of it might be because you don't
wipe the bowel movements away well enough.
Sometimes if there is even the slightest
little bit of waste there, it can irritate
your skin. This most often happens with
constipation. I would suggest getting
pre-moistened flushable wipes. That
should help.
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antigone
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Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 847 Location: IL
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Posted: 03-28-08 14:49pm
I agree with mominashoe that it could be
worms. It may, also, be caused from
hemorrhoids. They can cause itching. Try
using Tuks pads. They can ease any
swelling and itching. Dermaplast spray
can, also, help with itching. Don't be
afraid to ask your doctor about this. They
have heard and seen so much that it will
not phase your doctor.
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jsmart
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 6
Posted: 06-27-08 13:02pm
I can identify with josh's problem, but my
GP doctor only gave me some creams that
didn't help at all. This has been going
on for over a couple of years now and I
just can't get the itching to
stop...that's why I think it's probably
hemorrhoids. I'm misserable and I try not
to scratch, but it's too much not to; and
then it ends up lightly bleeding. Should I
see an Urologist or what kind of doctor?
My GP was no help. Thanking someone in
advance. Itching to hear from someone who
has answers.
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