What Causes Itchiness Of Anus Post Passing Stool?

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014

Question: hi i have had mild itchiness in my anus mostly after passing stool.no other symptom. i was told to apply annovate...after applying it goes away. its been coming and going for 3 weeks or so. somedays symptoms not there at all some days mild itchiness after stool. what could it be and how long will it take to heal.?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
itchiness of anus

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The most common reason for itchiness of the anus after passing stool is fissure in ano. I strongly recommend that you approach a surgeon to rule it out. The other common cause for this is worm infestation, I suggest you de worm yourself with tab albendazole, single tablet to be taken after food.

This is how you should go about it

1. syrup lactulose 10 ml at night to make your stools softer, harder stools tend to irritate the anus more than soft stools
2. De worm yourself with tab albedazole
3. If symptoms persists please approach a surgeon to rule out fissure

I hope I was of help,'if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 days later)

hi doctor,
i went to a surgeon for local examination and she said i have fissure. she has asked me to take sitz bath once a day. drink more water . have ezlax XXXXXXX 3 times a day and apply pilorute ointment twice. is there anything else u suggest>

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fissure in ano

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

You have been put on right treatment for it. Along with this I also suggest

1. To drink plenty of water, atleast 3 litres a day
2. Add fiber to your diet. Fruits and vegetables are ideal way to add fiber to your diet
3. Make sure not to strain too much while passing stools, it will worsen the fissure

I hope I was of help

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj