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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rectum

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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Question: I have had a very itchy rectum for a few weeks now and have tried Tucks, and prep. H but it doesn't seem to be going away. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hemorrhoids are the most probable reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Itchy rectum is quite characteristic symptom of hemorrhoids. You may not see them especially if are hidden inside. The itching usually gets worse right after a stool.
Once the hemorrhoids appear, wont disappear by themselves. You may decrease the size of them or eliminate the inflammation, but wont make them vanish.

I suggest you to try such treatment first:
- have sitz baths with Oak Bark twice a day for 7 days
- continue with Preparation H for just one week
- wash your rectum after every stool
- do not push hard on stool
- start fiber and probiotic intake

If this wont help in a week or so, colonoscopy should be done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rectum

Brief Answer: Hemorrhoids are the most probable reason. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Itchy rectum is quite characteristic symptom of hemorrhoids. You may not see them especially if are hidden inside. The itching usually gets worse right after a stool. Once the hemorrhoids appear, wont disappear by themselves. You may decrease the size of them or eliminate the inflammation, but wont make them vanish. I suggest you to try such treatment first: - have sitz baths with Oak Bark twice a day for 7 days - continue with Preparation H for just one week - wash your rectum after every stool - do not push hard on stool - start fiber and probiotic intake If this wont help in a week or so, colonoscopy should be done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.