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What Causes Itching And Burning Sensation In And Around The Buttocks?
Question: Hi doctor, I am having itching and burning sensation in and around the butt/anal gap from 1 week. I don't have any issues in bowel movement or any constipation issues. pls help me to get rid of this in easiest way
Brief Answer:
Might be anal fissure or pin worm infestation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Abbas
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information there are two possibilities that you can discuss with your doctor.
One being anal fissure and other being pin worm infestation.
For anal fissure -- physical examination I'd required to diagnose. It is less likely as you have mentioned that you are not constipated, I would like to know is there in signs of blood in the stool.
Presently I would suggest you to drink plenty of water . Add more fibre to your diet, eat more vegetables, restrict meat, avoid spicy food, alcohol and smoking if any.
For pin worm -- Physical examination to find the worm and tape test is required to confirm the diagnosis. This tests are done at almost all the labs.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, oral medicine like mebendazole is prescribed. One course of medication usually involves an initial dose, followed by a second dose two to three weeks later. More than one course may be necessary to fully eliminate the pinworm eggs. Creams or ointments ( calamine lotion with alovera) can soothe itching skin in the area around the anus.
Hope this information helps.
If you have any doubts I'll be glad to address them.
Take care
Might be anal fissure or pin worm infestation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Abbas
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information there are two possibilities that you can discuss with your doctor.
One being anal fissure and other being pin worm infestation.
For anal fissure -- physical examination I'd required to diagnose. It is less likely as you have mentioned that you are not constipated, I would like to know is there in signs of blood in the stool.
Presently I would suggest you to drink plenty of water . Add more fibre to your diet, eat more vegetables, restrict meat, avoid spicy food, alcohol and smoking if any.
For pin worm -- Physical examination to find the worm and tape test is required to confirm the diagnosis. This tests are done at almost all the labs.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, oral medicine like mebendazole is prescribed. One course of medication usually involves an initial dose, followed by a second dose two to three weeks later. More than one course may be necessary to fully eliminate the pinworm eggs. Creams or ointments ( calamine lotion with alovera) can soothe itching skin in the area around the anus.
Hope this information helps.
If you have any doubts I'll be glad to address them.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thanks Doctor. There is no sign of blood in stool. so for pin worm test should I go to the lab or i can start medication as suggested.
Brief Answer:
Go for test for confirming pin worm infestation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
I would not suggest you to start medication without confirming the diagnosis.
You can apply calamine.
Hope this helps
Take care
Go for test for confirming pin worm infestation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
I would not suggest you to start medication without confirming the diagnosis.
You can apply calamine.
Hope this helps
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok sure Thanks a lot
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome XXXX.
If you don't have further questions, kindly close the thread and rate it.
Wish you good health
Take care
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome XXXX.
If you don't have further questions, kindly close the thread and rate it.
Wish you good health
Take care
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