What Causes Clear Anal Discharge?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

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Question : Hi ive been having a clear discharge from my anus that causes burning and itching of the skin around it and shooting pains also in my anus, now my skin is very dry and my lips are also very chapped. Ive been to my gyno all tests came clear. I have had shingles in the past in my ear. sounds crazy but the shooting pains feel like the ones from the shingles..help I also have been tested for parasites ect. those tests also came negitive

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Amebiasis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed amebiasis.
Your symptoms are suggestive of that.
Treatment is with antibiotic like tinidazole.
Apply a combination of antibiotic and mild steroid cream in perianal area.
This will give you immediate relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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