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Have Itching In Anal Region And Pain In Hip Joint. Tested Positive For HSV. Any Suggestion?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Apr 2013
Question: I have had an chronic anal itch that I thought might be prostatitis. I took an STD test that came back positive for HSV 1. Could that be causing the anal itch? I have also noticed pain in my hip joints that I thought came from cycling.
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)
Hello XXXXXX,
Thanks for posting your query.
The itching in the anal region is unlikely to be caused due to HSV-1 unless there are local lesions due to the virus which in site are caused mostly by HSV-2.
Rather there can be a persistent local infection fungal, bacterial or viral which may be a cause.
It can be caused by local wet environment like sweating or leaking of watery part of stool in small amount to create the trouble.
You should get yourself examined by a surgeon/physician of your locality.
Optionally you can use the OTC Powder containing antifungal and antibacterial content eg. ABZORB thrice a day and keep the area dry by putting a tissue paper between the buttocks to keep the anal region dry.
You may have a drastic relief if not so then you surely must get evaluated by a local clinician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have any follow up queries or doubts, you can forward them for me, and I shall be glad to help you.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

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Have Itching In Anal Region And Pain In Hip Joint. Tested Positive For HSV. Any Suggestion?

Hello XXXXXX,
Thanks for posting your query.
The itching in the anal region is unlikely to be caused due to HSV-1 unless there are local lesions due to the virus which in site are caused mostly by HSV-2.
Rather there can be a persistent local infection fungal, bacterial or viral which may be a cause.
It can be caused by local wet environment like sweating or leaking of watery part of stool in small amount to create the trouble.
You should get yourself examined by a surgeon/physician of your locality.
Optionally you can use the OTC Powder containing antifungal and antibacterial content eg. ABZORB thrice a day and keep the area dry by putting a tissue paper between the buttocks to keep the anal region dry.
You may have a drastic relief if not so then you surely must get evaluated by a local clinician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have any follow up queries or doubts, you can forward them for me, and I shall be glad to help you.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.