What Causes Ticklish Feeling In The Anal Region?

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2014

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Question : Hi my son is 25 months old. He has been complaining of ticklish feeling in his anus, and grinds his teeth often. On examination of stools, have not found worms. Is it a good thing to deworm him now.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Deworming can be safely be given Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXXXXX Ticklish feeling in the anal region is most likely to be due to worm infestation, sometimes it could be due to erythema in the Perianal region. In some of the cases there may be negative stool examination in spite of infection being present. Empirical treatment can be safely be given for deworming using either Mebendezole or Albendazole. I would also suggest the following which will definitely decrease the tickling feeling 1. Hot seitz bath; to a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. Make your child sit in it for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat it twice a day. After the bath dry the area and apply either coconut or olive oil. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (8 hours later)

Thank you Dr XXXXXXX for your advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Take care Detailed Answer: Hi Dear Ms XXXXXXX Take care Do get back if you need any further assistance. God bless you and your family. Regards Deepak

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