Itching In Anus. Pinworms Issue.

Posted on Sat, 29 Jun 2019

Question: Itching in anus. Pinworms issue.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be pinworm infection, eczema or diabetes related

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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I have gone through your query and itching in the anus could be due to pinworm infection, eczema related or due to diabetes in some individuals.
I would recommend you to take tablet albendazole 400mg once daily for 3 days along with antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Also keep the area dry and clean, wear cotton underwear and stay in cool airy environment.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Itching takes time to resolve, tab mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate

Detailed Answer:
Itching takes time to resolve even after the medication.
I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine or tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate for few days.
You can go for alternative tablet like tablet mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Thanks for your prescription.
Report of blood sugar fasting 79mg/dl.
And I have already taken albandazole for two days but no relief. Is there any alternative medicine.