What Causes Itching Of Rectum?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2014

Question: My husband has itching in his rectum, not on the outside, or worms but under the skin
It is in the mussel tissue around the anis

Answered by Dr. Hardik Thakker (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Dear Madam,

Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.

I can understand your concern for your husbands health. I will try my best to answer your question.

The following are the differentials for his condition:

Anal fissure

Anal haemorrhoids

Anal warts

Thread worm infection

Peri-anal abscess

Condyloma accuminata

I would suggest a local examination of the anal region with PR proctoscopy to know the exact cause. A scotch tape examination is helpful along with stool microscopy to rule out a thread worm infestation.

I would suggest a topical ointment with steroid and dlitiazem for symptomatic relief till then. Rules of the website prevent me from prescribing a particular drug.

I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.

Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.

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