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What Causes Severe Itching Around The Anus After Taking Co-amoxiclav?

I recently took a round of antibiotics, amoxiclav to be specific, and ever since then the my anus has had severe itching and burning, and the area above it as well. I thought this might be a yeast infection that spread but I am not sure. What could it be and what should I do? I m a 19 year old female.
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
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Hi,

Anal itch can have a lot of causes including infective and non-infective. Amoxiclav sometimes cause liquidy stools. Maybe due to the consistency of the stools, there is micro-leakage that may be the reason for itch.

Another reason could be the yeast infection that can be due to the treatment with an antibiotic.

I would suggest you use Nystatin and Triamcinolone acetonide cream for application at the affected area. Also, follow the following measures:
•     Cleaning efforts should include gentle showering without direct rubbing or irritation of the skin with either the washcloth or towel.
•     After bowel movements, moist pads (such as baby wipes, flushable moist wipes, and flushable anal cleansing wipes) should be used for cleaning the anus instead of toilet paper.
•     If there is constant moisture present in the anus or stool incontinence, it may be necessary to clean the anus with moist pads between bowel movements.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Maninder,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Itching Around The Anus After Taking Co-amoxiclav?

Hi, Anal itch can have a lot of causes including infective and non-infective. Amoxiclav sometimes cause liquidy stools. Maybe due to the consistency of the stools, there is micro-leakage that may be the reason for itch. Another reason could be the yeast infection that can be due to the treatment with an antibiotic. I would suggest you use Nystatin and Triamcinolone acetonide cream for application at the affected area. Also, follow the following measures: •     Cleaning efforts should include gentle showering without direct rubbing or irritation of the skin with either the washcloth or towel. •     After bowel movements, moist pads (such as baby wipes, flushable moist wipes, and flushable anal cleansing wipes) should be used for cleaning the anus instead of toilet paper. •     If there is constant moisture present in the anus or stool incontinence, it may be necessary to clean the anus with moist pads between bowel movements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Maninder, General & Family Physician