What Causes Itchy Sore Buttocks After Antibiotic Treatment?

Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015

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Question : I was gave antibiotics for NSU (4 tablets) back in January, all went well symptoms cleared soon after. Approximately 3 weeks ago my bum became itchy and it is now sore, not extreme pain, just slightly stingy sometimes. I have spoke to someone here who said my system could be damaged from the antibiotics killing bacteria and suggested probiotics (yoghurt and supplement? or both?). I have also noticed my throat and mouth have whitish patches, and my tongue seems quite coated with white. I checked pictures online and whilst I have whitish patches they arent blatently white. In the past Ive always had itchy feet, thrush when having sex with my then partner. Just yesterday, I felt slight discomfort in my groin area, and last night scratched my skin until it hurt, hopefully its a sweat rash. Ive been reading up on Canidida Albicans, is it possible ive had this for a very long time without knowing. Is it possible i have oral thrush which has spread through my system to my rectum? How can I cure this problem. Tablet from the doctor to sort out what might be oral thrush and change my whole outlook on diet. Ive also checked my anus where the itching occurs and I have veins which are quite visible, although it doesnt hurt to pass stools? Hope this gives you the info you need for a reply, cheers XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The balance of the intestine need to be reesablished

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query to HCM,

From what you are describing, you might have developed Candida albicans overgrowth due to the use of antibiotics. But, Candida is part of normal flora of intestinal track and skin too . When the balance of the normal microorganisms is broken, candida overgrow and gives the symptoms of whitish patches or itchy anus.

In your case the use of antibiotic might have been the cause of breaking the balance, which is normal to happen sometimes as a side effect. I agree with taking probiotics and using yogurt may help to reestablish the balance to normal again and the symptoms may improve.

If not better, I would recommend to consider a culture of mouth swab and feces to rule our other kind of fungal infections.

Depending on the cause, you may need a specific therapy against the fungal infection, and since you have symptoms on the feet too, you may probably need it.

Let me know if you need any more clarification or if you have other questions.
Providing a photo of the mouth patches may be clarifying for me too (if possible)

Hope this is helpful,
Dr. Papaqako

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