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What Does A Red Line Between Buttocks Indicate?
I have a dark red line down the crack of my butt. My hole butt area itches. The hole. The surrounding bottom area of my butt... I itch it sometimes in the hole and it bleeds. I don t know what it is. And I also noticed a cut above my hole. It hurts when I m in the shower and water is on it. It burns. The itching is in bareable sometimes
Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Hello,
Your symptoms are indicating for possible anal fissure. I highly recommend to consult with a proctologist as soon as possible, to check it out physically, and observe for any more serious problems.
In the meantime, to alleviate discomfort, you might consider:
- Gently cleansing the area with mild, fragrance-free soap and water.
- Keeping the area dry and clean.
- Avoiding scratching or further irritating the affected area.
- Use OTC creams or ointment containing antibiotic with anti fungal and regenerating properties (e.g. wound healing ointment) for itching or pain relief
- Most importantly, see a proctologist immediately
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms are indicating for possible anal fissure. I highly recommend to consult with a proctologist as soon as possible, to check it out physically, and observe for any more serious problems.
In the meantime, to alleviate discomfort, you might consider:
- Gently cleansing the area with mild, fragrance-free soap and water.
- Keeping the area dry and clean.
- Avoiding scratching or further irritating the affected area.
- Use OTC creams or ointment containing antibiotic with anti fungal and regenerating properties (e.g. wound healing ointment) for itching or pain relief
- Most importantly, see a proctologist immediately
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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