What Causes Constant Wetness In Between The Buttocks?

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016

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Question : Constant wetness in inner buttockself region. Fishy clear mucus from anus.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
I have read the history and understood the concerns.
Fishy clear mucus indicates procto- colitis.
The bacteria in discharge cause dermatitis, hence dermatitis of the affected area and constant wetness.
I would advise you the following:
Stooland blood tests.
Prescription based course of an antibiotic and Metronidazole.
See the effect. If the symptoms improve or not.
If not, may need Colonoscopy, biopsy and further management if needed.
Local cleaning with plain water.
Application of liquid povidone iodine to keep the area sterile.
Add on probiotics and multivitamins for improving the healing.

I hope, this answer helps you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (21 minutes later)

Stool changes constantly and I have lots of rumbling in stomach. Lots of gas. No blood in stool, no weight loss

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow the principles of treatment as outlined above.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Your symptoms are indicative of Entero-colitis, which in turn are are casing symptoms as you have mentioned above.
Please follow the principles as mentioned above.
Send the stool for tests to get a probable cause and to get treatment accordingly.
You also need Ultrasound and other tests like of blood for CBC, sugar, thyroid and as suggested by your Doctor on clinical evaluation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar