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Cause For Irritation And Itching In The Anus?

Hi, my name is Luke and i am 21 years of age, i have noticed for the last couple of weeks, that my asshole is somewhat irritable/itchy and slightly red, also it bleeds a little when i wipe with toilet paper, i exercise a lot and so sweat a lot and live in a very hot climate, what could be the causes?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that itching in anus can be due to causes like Poor hygiene maintenance, over wiping or cleaning, dryness in the anal area, pinworm infection,yeast infection,contact dermatitis or allergic reaction, hemorrhoids, anal fissures etc..

As of now you should keep the area clean but avoid vigorous wiping..
Wash the area gently with water and a mild moisturiser based soap..
You should apply Zinc oxide based ointment or Petroleum jelly over the area..
Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine to relieve itching..
Wear loose fitting and cotton undergarments..
You can also apply steroid ointment to relieve itching but do not use for a long duration for more than ten days to two weeks..
You should avoid scratching the area to prevent infection..
If still it recurs/ persists consult a Proctologist and get evaluated and a proper diagnosis and treatment of underlying cause can relieve the symptoms..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Cause For Irritation And Itching In The Anus?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that itching in anus can be due to causes like Poor hygiene maintenance, over wiping or cleaning, dryness in the anal area, pinworm infection,yeast infection,contact dermatitis or allergic reaction, hemorrhoids, anal fissures etc.. As of now you should keep the area clean but avoid vigorous wiping.. Wash the area gently with water and a mild moisturiser based soap.. You should apply Zinc oxide based ointment or Petroleum jelly over the area.. Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine to relieve itching.. Wear loose fitting and cotton undergarments.. You can also apply steroid ointment to relieve itching but do not use for a long duration for more than ten days to two weeks.. You should avoid scratching the area to prevent infection.. If still it recurs/ persists consult a Proctologist and get evaluated and a proper diagnosis and treatment of underlying cause can relieve the symptoms.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.