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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation Around The Anal Area
Question: Hi there! I am on vacation and had an upset stomach/diarrhea. Since then the anal area has been itchy and after a bowl there is some discharge that looks like a red tint. What could be the cause of it and any remedies till i can get home? Thank yoj.
Brief Answer:
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
It seems that the skin around the anal area maybe a little raw. The red tinted discharge could be an oozing from broken skin
Would you please clarify a few things for me?
* are your stools normal now? Are you constipated? Does it hurt to pass stools?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
I recommend :
-avoid itching. Wash the area with cool water after every bowel movement. If you use toilet paper, wet a thick wad of tissues in tap water and use this to clean.
-diaper rash cream (the ones that we use for babies) contains zinc oxide. This provides a soothing coating over the affected area and prevents itching.
Apply a thin film over the affected area. Do this after every bowel movement.
You can get this at most baby stores or even a pharmacy.
-take a probiotic every day. Either in the form of a capsule or a drink or yogurt with active cultures.
These measures should provide relief in two days. If not, you may need to see a doctor for a physical exam (to check for hemorrhoids or fissures) and a tape test, stool test to check for any parasitic infection.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
It seems that the skin around the anal area maybe a little raw. The red tinted discharge could be an oozing from broken skin
Would you please clarify a few things for me?
* are your stools normal now? Are you constipated? Does it hurt to pass stools?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
I recommend :
-avoid itching. Wash the area with cool water after every bowel movement. If you use toilet paper, wet a thick wad of tissues in tap water and use this to clean.
-diaper rash cream (the ones that we use for babies) contains zinc oxide. This provides a soothing coating over the affected area and prevents itching.
Apply a thin film over the affected area. Do this after every bowel movement.
You can get this at most baby stores or even a pharmacy.
-take a probiotic every day. Either in the form of a capsule or a drink or yogurt with active cultures.
These measures should provide relief in two days. If not, you may need to see a doctor for a physical exam (to check for hemorrhoids or fissures) and a tape test, stool test to check for any parasitic infection.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Hi there-
Stools seem to be normal now, but im more constipated and yes it does hurt to pass stools. I dont take any other medications, but my dr thinks i may have mild IBS.
Are there any big red flags or cause of concern?
Stools seem to be normal now, but im more constipated and yes it does hurt to pass stools. I dont take any other medications, but my dr thinks i may have mild IBS.
Are there any big red flags or cause of concern?
Brief Answer:
Dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
No red flags, don't worry. Just try my earlier recommendations. In addition to that I recommend :
-plenty of water (3 litres) a day. Don't increase all at once, do it gradually over a week.
-increase fiber in your diet. Natural sources will be better. Moderation would be best as too much of fiber can worsen the symptoms of IBS.
-avoid fruit intake close to meal times (give a gap of an hour at the least)
-avoid refined grains and processed foods. Stick to whole grains,homemade foods.
-chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
Please try these and the suggestions in my earlier reply and let me know how you feel in 2 days.
I'd be happy to help you with any further queries you may have.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
No red flags, don't worry. Just try my earlier recommendations. In addition to that I recommend :
-plenty of water (3 litres) a day. Don't increase all at once, do it gradually over a week.
-increase fiber in your diet. Natural sources will be better. Moderation would be best as too much of fiber can worsen the symptoms of IBS.
-avoid fruit intake close to meal times (give a gap of an hour at the least)
-avoid refined grains and processed foods. Stick to whole grains,homemade foods.
-chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
Please try these and the suggestions in my earlier reply and let me know how you feel in 2 days.
I'd be happy to help you with any further queries you may have.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks so much Dr. Hariprasad! I will let you know.
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Sure, you are welcome
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Sure, you are welcome
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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