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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Anus

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: MY 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IS COMPLAINING OF AN ITCHY ANUS (SO UNCOMFORTABLE TO WRITE) SHE HAS HER PERIOD. SHE SAYS SHE STILL FEELS SHE NEEDS TO GO TO BATHROOM BUT CANT

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but don't worry. The symptoms are suggestive for pinworm infestation along with dysmenorrhea ( menstruation associated pain and discomfort). You may give her a dose of Albendazole (400mg) tonight and repeat the same after 15 days for relief from anal itching. Tab. Mefenamic acid will help in dysmenorrhea. Ensure plenty of water and fibre intake to relieve Constipation if present.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (15 minutes later)

Is this a prescription? ( Albendazole (400mg) tonight and repeat the same after 15 days for relief from anal itching)

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its a suggestion

Detailed Answer:
Hi

The dose is fixed for this type of infestations. So, you may give her this safely. I can't call it a prescription because I have not examined the child and the suggestion is based on symptoms you have described.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar