Anal Itching (cont.)
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Frederick B Gaupp, MD
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Bhupinder Anand, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEExams and TestsMost cases of anal itching can be diagnosed by taking a history and doing a physical exam. If there appears to be an infection, your doctor may want to do cultures to determine what type of germ is causing the problem. |
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Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Despite primarily living in the gut, themost common chief complaint is anal itching (pruritus).
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