Anal Itching
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Anal Itching Overview
Anal itching is a common but annoying problem. Anal itching occurs more often in men, and, most of the time, no cause can be identified. Anal itching occurs around and near the anus, which is the opening for the bowels.
Factors that put people most at risk for anal itching are as follows:
- Dietary factors
- Fecal soilage
- Diabetes
- Recent antibiotic use
- Chronic dry skin conditions such as psoriasis and
seborrhea
- Profuse sweating
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Proctitis Overview
Proctitis is defined as inflammation of your anus (the opening) and lining of your rectum (lower part of the intestine leading to the anus). Symptoms can vary greatly. You may at first have only minor problems. Proctitis affects the last 6 inches of the rectum and can cause the following:
- Pain during a bowel movement
- Soreness in your anal and rectal area
- Feeling that you didn't completely empty your bowels after a bowel movement
- Involuntary spasms and cramping during bowel movements
- Bleeding, and possibly a discharge
Proctitis Causes
Proctitis has many causes, but sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the most common. Gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, anal warts, and chlamy...
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Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Despite primarily living in the gut, the most common chief complaint is anal itching (pruritus).
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