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Itching In The Anus And Piles Problem
I am a 47 year old male. I am suffering from anal itching for the last few weeks. I tried several creams, including Mylocort, and another cream which my pharmicist made up himself. I had take a course of de-worming tablets about 3 months ago. I also have piles, but this is very mild and does not really trouble me. I am able to pass stool daily, I am not constipated, and I do not find any difficulty to pass stool. I went back to my pharmicist who now gave me sofradex-f cream. I have not started using it as yet. What can you tell me about this cream and will it work. Or do you suggest something else.
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012
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Hello
There can be various reasons for anal itching like
Chemical irritants in Foods like spices,peppers,hot sauces etc
Moisture in anal area resulting in yeast infection,especially in diabetics
Piles
Anal fissure
Pinworms
Etc
Treatment consists of
Deworm your self again
Use moist swipes instead of toilet paper
Clean your anal area with water and avoid soap and shampoo
Use creams which are used for piles
Avoid spices and peppers
These measures should make you alright however,if problem persists then a doctor should be consulted and proper cause to be explored and treated ,which could be surgery also.
Thanks
There can be various reasons for anal itching like
Chemical irritants in Foods like spices,peppers,hot sauces etc
Moisture in anal area resulting in yeast infection,especially in diabetics
Piles
Anal fissure
Pinworms
Etc
Treatment consists of
Deworm your self again
Use moist swipes instead of toilet paper
Clean your anal area with water and avoid soap and shampoo
Use creams which are used for piles
Avoid spices and peppers
These measures should make you alright however,if problem persists then a doctor should be consulted and proper cause to be explored and treated ,which could be surgery also.
Thanks
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