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Question: Hi, I've had a sore and itchy butt crack that started I believe in the summer. It is itchy from the anus to the top of my butt and his very sore and at times I'm so sore it is difficult to sit. I use cleansing wipes after each bowel movement to keep the area clean and I have use Vaseline and other antibacterial ointments but nothing helps for more than a half hour and the itchy feeling and soreness starts up again. Is this something I need to go to the doctor for? I'm afraid of infection
Brief Answer:
Anal fissure likely, stool softener & antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Crack in the anal region could be due to anal fissures.
Anal fissures are painful and can be infected by the bacteria in the anal canal and the surrounding skin.
The symptoms of pain and itchiness can aggravate by defecation especially when stools are hard.
Thus, the stools should be soft to avoid pain in the region.
Thus, I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment of the lesion.
In case the crack is due to anal fissure, stool softener needs to be used.
Local application of antibiotic cream is also required to avoid infection.
7-10 days will lead to healing of the lesion.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Anal fissure likely, stool softener & antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Crack in the anal region could be due to anal fissures.
Anal fissures are painful and can be infected by the bacteria in the anal canal and the surrounding skin.
The symptoms of pain and itchiness can aggravate by defecation especially when stools are hard.
Thus, the stools should be soft to avoid pain in the region.
Thus, I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment of the lesion.
In case the crack is due to anal fissure, stool softener needs to be used.
Local application of antibiotic cream is also required to avoid infection.
7-10 days will lead to healing of the lesion.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you Doctor. I will try your advice and if it doesn't clear up, will go see my doctor.
Brief Answer:
Yes,consult your doctor if lesion does not resolve
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Yes, do consult your doctor if condition remains the same or worsens.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Yes,consult your doctor if lesion does not resolve
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Yes, do consult your doctor if condition remains the same or worsens.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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