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Is Anal Itching During A Bowel Movement Due To Antibiotics?

This is sort of embarrassing. In late July I was on 2 different antibiotics for a tooth abscess. The 2nd one was strong, causing stomach upset. I was on these for a total of ~20 days. During the last 7 days, I started with major bowl problems. The strange part is that it actually itched when I went. It still itches. Is it possible to get a yeast infection from the antibiotics in your bottom?
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Hi,

Thank you for the question. There is nothing embarrassing in discussing a health related issue.

Your history suggests that you've used antibiotics for a long period of time. This in itself alters the normal microbes that exist in our bowels and on our skin.

Due to changes in these normal helpful microbes it is very much possible that harmful organisms make your body their home.

You may be suffering from a fungal/yeast infection called candida which is causing the itch.

I suggest you visit your physician and confirm the problem. The treatment is very simple and will give full cure.
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Is Anal Itching During A Bowel Movement Due To Antibiotics?

Hi, Thank you for the question. There is nothing embarrassing in discussing a health related issue. Your history suggests that you ve used antibiotics for a long period of time. This in itself alters the normal microbes that exist in our bowels and on our skin. Due to changes in these normal helpful microbes it is very much possible that harmful organisms make your body their home. You may be suffering from a fungal/yeast infection called candida which is causing the itch. I suggest you visit your physician and confirm the problem. The treatment is very simple and will give full cure.