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What Causes Itching Sensation On Buttocks?

Posted on Wed, 4 Feb 2015

Question: I had a uti and had to take two doses of Antibiotics and it cleared yp. Now for the past 9 or 10 days i have an itchy butt. My doctor sent a steroid cream and told me to use it for two weeks. If it did not get better then to come in. I am also using witch XXXXXXX My bowel movements are soft and there is no pain or blood at all. I have been using the Prescription for four days. Does it take longer for it to heal? when I lie down to sleep a night, it goes away in a few minuets and I can sleep all night. It seems to get better as the day goes along. I am just worried that maybe it is a sign of a SERIOUS CONDITION!! Please help if you can and thanks!!

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Hasabe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
not to worry about

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for your faith in the health care Magic
I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.
Anal fissure
Sitting down too much
Excessive anal region cleaning
Proctitis
Pruritus ani - general anal itching without a specific identified cause.
Worms
Pinworms
Threadworm
Anal warts (see Genital warts)
Allergic reactions
Reaction to spicy foods
Reaction to acidic foods
Fungal infections - such as candidiasis
Candidiasis
Diabetes - sometimes causing candidiasis; sometimes anal itching caused by diabetes for no clear reason.
Rectal abscess
Anal fistula (type of Fistula)
Pilonidal sinus
Polyp
Sexually transmitted diseases
Scabies
Poor hygiene
Excessive cleaning
Fecal incontinence
Chemical irritation (sensitivity to toilet wipes, soaps etc)
Piles
Fungal infection
Genital warts
Genital herpes
Threadworms
Certain foods (e.g. citrus fruit, tomatoes, tea)
Pinworm infestation
Lactose intolerance
Celiac disease
Thrush
Molluscum contagiosum
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
Condyloma accuminatum
Diarrhea
Dermatitis
Eczema
Psoriasis
Intertrigo
Anal polyps (see Anal lump)
Anal skin tags (see Anal symptoms)
Vaginal discharge
Undiagnosed diabetes
Poor personal hygiene (see Hygiene symptoms)
Skin allergy
Tight clothing
Reaction to creams or ointments
Reaction to soap
Jaundice.
All these are the possibilities for butt itching.From what you said its not evident tgat you are having anything serious as such.i will suggest you to wait for 3-4 more days and if doesnt get cured contact your dictor.

I hope my answer was helpful for you . Dont forget to close the discussion.Thank you.
DR . XXXXXXX HASABE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Hasabe (15 hours later)

So I do not have worry about CANCER or some other serious problem!! I get SO WORRIED!!

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Hasabe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
not to worry about

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the revert
From the kind of symtoms you are saying its not serious.
Thank you.I wish you a good health.

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