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What Causes Anal Itching?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: My anus is super itchy for about 2 days, what is this?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
YOu have an infection/wounds at this area!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed this information as well as the attached image and it is suggestive of a wound at the anal orifice. The secretions from this certainly cause huge irritation and explains the excessive itching. I will recommend Sitz baths: In a bowl containing 1.5liters of lukewarm water, add 15ml of Betadine or any other antiseptic to it. Sit in it for 15minutes, at least thrice daily and after every stool. This will help much and speed up recovery. Itches will also decrease significantly.

I hope you find this helpful. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Most important, update me how you are doing on this plan.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (29 hours later)
If this is hsv 1 how many outbreaks can i expect in the future? Ive never had anything like this before. I know its not hsv2
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
What is your sexual orientation!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If I may ask, what is your sexual orientation? Kindly tell me, please.

Thanks!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 minutes later)
I am a straight woman. I have hsv 1 in my nose and i am super worried
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for this. Hope you are feeling a lot better today.

I looked at the wounds and that wasn't suggestive of herpes 1. Herpes would have given multiple ulcers and that wasn't what we found on the image. I understand your worries but will want to wait a little longer to gather more details before concluding on such.

Flare ups vary if this is herpes. We simply need to really know what the problem is and we will be able to address better.

How are you today?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Anal Itching?

Brief Answer: YOu have an infection/wounds at this area! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. I have reviewed this information as well as the attached image and it is suggestive of a wound at the anal orifice. The secretions from this certainly cause huge irritation and explains the excessive itching. I will recommend Sitz baths: In a bowl containing 1.5liters of lukewarm water, add 15ml of Betadine or any other antiseptic to it. Sit in it for 15minutes, at least thrice daily and after every stool. This will help much and speed up recovery. Itches will also decrease significantly. I hope you find this helpful. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Most important, update me how you are doing on this plan.