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Suggest Remedy For Stringy Substance And Itchy Anus
Question: I found a stringy thing on my bum in the shower and when pulled felt like it came from my anus. It was about 5 inches long and like a pale brown piece of floss. I have a slight itchy bum but also suffer from piles so not sure if this is something horrid like worms (can they be that long? Haven't had once since / was 2wks ago)...or just an idigested stringy bit from a banana for example?!
Brief Answer:
Be relaxed. There is nothing wrong at this time.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry for tis observation and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. From the available information, there is no reason to really get worried at this time. For more than 2weeks, nothing else has happened and you have not developed any new symptoms.
There is no worm, thready in nature that would be big enough for you to be able to hold, pull and see with your eyes. That's simple impossible and explanations like undigested food or string ingested or maybe from your pants are more likely than any other disease case.
Be relaxed, calm and reassured there is nothing wrong that you would need to worry about at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Thanks so much for using our services.
Be relaxed. There is nothing wrong at this time.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry for tis observation and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. From the available information, there is no reason to really get worried at this time. For more than 2weeks, nothing else has happened and you have not developed any new symptoms.
There is no worm, thready in nature that would be big enough for you to be able to hold, pull and see with your eyes. That's simple impossible and explanations like undigested food or string ingested or maybe from your pants are more likely than any other disease case.
Be relaxed, calm and reassured there is nothing wrong that you would need to worry about at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Thanks so much for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much that's very reassuring. Would you be able to advise anything to relieve the tickling sensation? I am using anusol suppositories and external cream to help the piles but anything else I can use for itch?
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
Brief Answer:
Itches are caused by wetness and not an infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The itches are caused by secretions around the anus and not an infection. I am sure you would confirm with me that these itches reduce significantly after taking a shower and only return sometime later.
The best approach is to cleanse the anus always. Use wipe, which are humid and not tissue paper after stools. This would help reduce humidity and itches. If you could also practice washing the anal area several time in a day, this would help.
Creams and suppositories would even make it worse and not help that much. Try these out and report your experience to me.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Always here and ready to assist if need be.
Itches are caused by wetness and not an infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The itches are caused by secretions around the anus and not an infection. I am sure you would confirm with me that these itches reduce significantly after taking a shower and only return sometime later.
The best approach is to cleanse the anus always. Use wipe, which are humid and not tissue paper after stools. This would help reduce humidity and itches. If you could also practice washing the anal area several time in a day, this would help.
Creams and suppositories would even make it worse and not help that much. Try these out and report your experience to me.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Always here and ready to assist if need be.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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